PostDoc Position in Theoretical Philosophy

Your Responsibilities

• Pursue independent research and teaching in theoretical philosophy
• Support the research and teaching activities of the organisational unit, including assistance with external funding applications, the organisation of workshops, the delivery of research presentations, and regular participation in research meetings
• Independently carry out teaching duties (4 hours per week per semester)
• Contribute to administrative and organisational tasks within the organisational unit

Admission Requirements

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, awarded before 1 October 2026
• A demonstrated record of high-quality research in theoretical philosophy (e.g., publications in reputable international journals), commensurate with career stage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Desired Qualification

• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary/applied research
• Experience working collaboratively in a research team
• Experience with administrative and project-management tasks
• Experience with outreach or public engagement activities
• German language skills or willingness to learn German

  Application dossier

Please submit a single pdf that includes

• Cover letter (max. 2 pages, addressing how the applicants meets the relevant criteria)
• CV
• Research proposal (max. 2 pages)
• Names of referees (max. 3)
• Sample papers (max. 3 full papers)
• PhD certificate

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69,060.59 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

The Paris Lodron University of Salzburg aims to increase the proportion of women in scientific and general university staff, particularly in leadership positions, and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. In cases of equal qualification, women will be given preference.

We Offer

• Social and Environmental Responsibility: i.a. bicycle initiatives, art and cultural offerings, sustainability initiative “PLUS Green Campus”
• Comprehensive Financial Benefits: i.a. additional company pension schemes, commuting subsidies, support for the “Klimaticket” (climate ticket), discounts at the USI (University Sports Institute) and the Language Center, numerous corporate cooperations
• Diverse Continuing Education Offerings: i.a. ongoing internal and external training, coaching sessions, Erasmus+ staff training programs
• Life-Phase-Oriented Work: i.a. childcare places for infants, holiday programs, paid lunch breaks, meeting policy
• Health and Preventive Care: i.a. health programs, vaccination and preventive care campaigns, psychological counseling sessions
• Additional Benefits: Click here (German only)

About us

The University of Salzburg is a thriving university in Austria with a strong focus on research. The university stands for outstanding achievements in both research and teaching in the areas of (digital) humanities, life sciences, sustainability of (social) processes and the link between art and science. With the four guiding themes of Art in Context, Development & Sustainability, Digital Life and Health & Mind, the university offers researchers excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation.

People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply. For information, please contact us at +43/662/8044-2462 or at [email protected].

Unfortunately, travel and accommodation costs incurred in connection with the application process cannot be reimbursed.

Appointments are made according to the provisions of the Austrian Universities Act 2002 (UG) and the Salaried Employees Act.

General information about working at the University of Salzburg can be found here: Career at PLUS

Organisational Unit

The focus of our department is on solving philosophical problems in close connection with the empirical sciences. Our main areas of research are: Philosophy of Science, Logic, Epistemology, Philosophy of Language, Ethics & Political Philosophy, and Philosophy of Education (including didactics). Our department has been a part of the international philosophy community for many decades; philosophers from all over the world conduct research, teach and study here.

Philosophy is essentially interdisciplinary, which is also reflected in the degree programmes we offer: In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, we also offer a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) together with the Departments of Political Science and Economics. In the teacher training programme, we supervise the subject Psychology and Philosophy (together with the Department of Psychology) as well as the subject Ethics. All of these programmes are in German, but after completing a Bachelor’s degree programme, (international) students have the opportunity to join our English-language Master’s degree programme.

Contact

Marta Nin Santander
Tel.: +43 662 8044 4050
E-mail: [email protected]

Department of Philosophy
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Salzburg
Franziskanergasse 1
5020 Salzburg
Austria

Become part of the team of University of Salzburg - we are looking forward to your application!