Research Assistant PhD Position

Applications are invited for the post of a 

PhD position (m/f/d, 65% employment, Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L) in Ancient Philosophy

The Emergence and Nature of Practical Rationality in Aristotle

Department of Philosophy, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen

Duration 36 months

Job description

The Department of Philosophy of the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany, is looking for a doctoral assistant at 65 % for three years to join an international research group working on Aristotle’s conception of practical rationality under the supervision of Prof. Klaus Corcilius (Tübingen) and Prof. Andrea Falcon (Milan). We are looking for doctoral students with a strong research interest in Aristotle’s practical philosophy and/or Aristotle’s theory of science and scientific explanation and/or its antecedents especially in Plato, and preferably with a background in contemporary practical philosophy. The successful candidate is expected to hold an MA – degree in philosophy or equivalent, to continue their own research, to actively participate in the activities of the research group, and to help organize academic events for the project. The candidate will find a comparatively large and vibrant ancient philosophy community in Tübingen. The position is open to applicants from outside Germany and the European Union. We accept applicants with external funding.

 To apply, please send the following materials:

-   A cover letter describing your academic background, language and research skills, and    interests.

-   A brief curriculum vitae 

-   A dissertation project, including the relevant bibliography (ca. 1,500-3,000 words).

-   A writing sample of at least 3,000 words. The writing sample need not be on the topic of the dissertation project. 

-   Copies of all academic transcripts from university study

 In addition, please arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation, addressing your academic qualifications for doctoral research, to be mailed directly to the above email address. 

To guarantee full consideration, all the materials listed above should be sent by May 15, 2025 to the following email address: [email protected] 

Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.

The University of Tübingen is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.

The university seeks to increase the number of women in research and teaching and strongly encourages qualified women to apply.

Recruitment is carried out by the central administration of the University of Tübingen

The successful candidate will start on September 1, 2025