Doctoral Assistant

Doctoral Assistant at 83%

for the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy

at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Neuchâtel

Start date: March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable three times (4 years in total).

Salary: Based on current 2025 salary figures, a doctoral assistant at 83% receives an annual salary of CHF 61’423.70 in their first year; CHF 64’216.69 in their second year; CHF 67’009.14 in their third year; and CHF 72’591.34 in their fourth year. Updated salary figures for subsequent years are not yet available.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Conduct research for a doctoral thesis under the supervision of Professor Kathrin Koslicki;
• Teach two hours per week;
• Participate in the evaluation and supervision of exams;
• Supervise and advise students;
• Be actively involved in the development of the Institute of Philosophy (organizing conferences, promoting philosophy, etc.);
• Participate in the weekly research seminar as well as other seminars and conferences organized by the Institute;
• Present work related to your doctoral research at international seminars;
• Participate in doctoral schools and other doctoral-level training programs;
• Publish articles related to the thesis;
• Plan a stay abroad during the thesis;
• Be present at the Institute on a daily basis (an office and computer equipment will be provided).

Desired profile:

• Master’s degree in philosophy.
• Solid foundation in logic and metaphysics.
• Curiosity and ability to conduct original research.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Mastery of French and English.

Application file:

A cover letter (one page), a thesis proposal (one page), a curriculum vitae and copies of diplomas, a writing sample of no more than 5 pages (from a term paper, master’s thesis, etc.), as well as the names of three references who can be contacted for letters of recommendation must be sent as a single PDF document by email to Prof. Kathrin Koslicki ([email protected] ) by December 15, 2025.

The following websites can also be consulted for further information:

Statutes and salary: https://www.unine.ch/srh/assistant-e-s-doctorante-s  

The Institute of Philosophy: http://www.unine.ch/philo/home.html  

The University of Neuchâtel promotes diversity among its staff and is committed to offering a non-discriminatory work environment.