PhD student (assistant)

Requirements:

Master of Philosophy (MA) or equivalent in the field of ancient philosophy (or an adjacent field). Commitment to submit a PhD thesis in the field of ancient philosophy to the Department of Philosophy.

Tasks and responsibilities:

This is a 7/10ths position, rising to 10/10ths in the third year.

The assistant will contribute to the teaching of BA courses (in French), in particular by leading tutorials (“travaux pratiques”). Tasks:

-  the completion of a PhD thesis,

- participation in and organization of local and international conferences,

- 2 h weekly seminar,

- correction of work, supervision of students,

- ongoing contact with philosophy teachers,

- administrative tasks

Salary:

Fr 47'850. -- per annum for 1st year at 7/10ths (position 8/4 on the salary scale of the State of Geneva). The maximum salary is reached after 4 double annuities (Fr 81'246. -- per year at 10/10ths (position 8/12 of the salary scale).

Terms employment:

Assistants are appointed for an initial period of 2 years; the appointment can be extended twice, first for 2 years and finally for 1 year (thus, the maximum term is 5 years).

The first year of employment is a trial period during which the employment may be terminated subject to a notice period of 3 months to the end of the month.

Documents required and application deadline:

- letter of application,

- curriculum vitae with photocopy of master's diploma or equivalent (if available),

- description of research project.

To be sent to

Samuel Meister, [email protected]

by December 20, 2024

With a view to equality, the University of Geneva encourages applications from the under-represented gender.

 For the official advertisement in French, see https://www.unige.ch/lettres/philo/actualites/job-offers-postes-pourvoir