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Assistant Professor / akademische*r Mitarbeiter*in

Department of Philosophy, University of Konstanz (Germany)

Job category Junior faculty / Fixed term
AOS Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mathematics
AOS categories Epistemology
Metaphysics
Metaphysics and Epistemology
Logic
Philosophy of Mathematics
AOC Open
Workload Full time
Vacancies 1
Organization's reference number Kennziffer 2025/127
Location Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Start date 1 October 2025
Job description
Academic staff member (f/m/d)   (Full-time, E 13 TV-L)   Reference number 2025/127. The Theoretical Philosophy Working Group (Prof. Dr. Leon Horsten) at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Konstanz is seeking to fill a position as an academic staff member for a fixed term of three years, starting October 1, 2025.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven universities of excellence in Germany and has been supported since 2007 by the Excellence Initiative and its successor program, the Excellence Strategy of the Federal Government and the States.

The position provides further academic qualification after completing a doctorate and offers the opportunity for independent research in the field of theoretical philosophy. The group's current research focuses on metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mathematics; interdisciplinary collaborations also exist. The successful candidate should complement this profile in a meaningful way.

Your tasks
    • Independent research for further scientific qualification after the doctorate
    • Teaching in the amount of 4 LVS in German and English
    • Supervision of BA and MA theses if necessary
    • Participation in academic self-administration
    • Participation in research projects and other activities of the working group
Your profile
    • Completed university degree (Master/Diploma) in philosophy or another relevant subject
    • An excellent relevant doctorate
    • Good German and English language skills
    • Interest and curiosity in scientific work
    • Experience in interdisciplinary work is welcome
We offer you
    • An open and motivated, internationally oriented research environment
    • The possibility of habilitation
    • Working in a beautiful environment
How to apply
Application type Online
Web address to apply https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/7b17df7...
Hard deadline June 23, 2025, 11:59pm CET
Contact
Web address for more information https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/7b17df7...
Contact name Leon Horsten
Contact email
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Time created June 11, 2025, 4:08pm UTC
Scheduled expiry date June 23, 2025, 11:59pm CET
Last updated June 11, 2025, 4:08pm UTC
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