Postdoctoral Researcher (EXPIRED)

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university that offers a wide range of degree programs. With 200 years of history, about 38,000 students, over 6.000 employees, and an excellent domestic and international reputation, Bonn University is among Germany’s leading universities.

The chair for Epistemology, Modern, and Contemporary Philosophy invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (100%) starting 01.03.2020 for an initial period of three years. The chair for Epistemology, Modern, and Contemporary Philosophy focuses primarily on the core areas of theoretical philosophy from both a systematic and historical perspective. We are seeking a researcher in any of the relevant areas of theoretical philosophy (e.g. epistemology, philosophy of mind, metaphysics, philosophy of language etc.), with a proven track record of research, teaching and publications. Applicants should possess an openness to methodological pluralism and an interest in topics in the history of philosophy. In addition, they should be willing to be active within the transdisciplinary structures of the university’s Excellence Initiative and be internationally oriented. A plan for a Habilitation project is expected.

Your responsibilities:

 Support of research and teaching at the chair in theoretical philosophy

 Teaching 4 hours per week during semesters

 Engagement in the transdisciplinary research areas of the University of Bonn.

Your Profile:

 A PhD in philosophy

 Peer-reviewed publications in an area of theoretical philosophy

 Fluent English, good French desirable

 Engaged, flexible, team-oriented, interested in continued professional development.

We offer:

 A varied and challenging position with one of the largest employers in the areas in an international, interdisciplinary research environment

 Opportunity to pursue a Habilitation

 Participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL)

 Access to the extensive university sports programme

 An excellent transport infrastructure with subsidised travel for university employees

 A salary based on the German 13 TV-L scale.

Documents required:

 Current CV

 Three publications

 Exposé of a Habilitation project

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability are particularly welcome.