Postdoc position or Akademischer Rat (f/m/x) Wiss2407-31 | Chair for Early Modern to Contemporary Theoretical Philosophy | Department of Philosophy

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Postdoc position or Akademischer Rat (f/m/x)
Chair for Early Modern to Contemporary Theoretical Philosophy | Department of Philosophy

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Cologne, Chair of Early Modern and Contemporary Philosophy (Prof. Dr. Andreas Hüttemann), is seeking to fill a postdoc or Akademischer Rat (m/f/d).

YOUR TASKS
The successful candidate will be expected:

• to conduct research in the field of metaphysics of science
• to teach two courses per semester (in German or English) , 4 SWS
• to support the chair in organizing workshops and conference
• to perform administrative tasks within the Department of Philosophy

YOUR PROFILE

• A Master‘s degree or equivalent (M.Sc./M.A./Diploma/ Magister) in the field of philosophy, mathematics or a natural science
• A PhD in philosophy with a dissertation focusing on metaphysics of science
• The ability to teach in both English and German will be considered a plus

WE OFFER

• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• Support in balancing work and family life
• Extensive advanced training opportunities
• Occupational health management offers
• Flexible working time models

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available immediately on a full-time basis (39,83 / 41 hours per week). The position is to be filled for a fixed term of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. If the applicant meets the personal qualifications and the relevant wage requirements or the requirements under civil service law , the salary will be based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector or the salary will correspond to the paygrade A13 of the Civil Service Remuneration Regulation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (LBesO A NRW).

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications (include your CV with details on your academic achievements, list of publications, up to 3 relevant publications (in a pdf), short outline of a research project) without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The reference number is Wiss2407-31. The application deadline is 15.09.2024. For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Andreas Hüttemann (ahuettem@uni-koeln.de).