Postdoctoral Researcher - Wijsbegeerte en Moraalwetenschap (29200)

Karlstad University; Gent; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading European university in Ghent is seeking a researcher to support ongoing PhD projects at the Centre for Critical Philosophy. The role requires a thesis-based doctoral degree in philosophy, particularly focusing on German Idealism. This fixed-term contract offers a 20% employment for one year, along with various employee benefits including 36 days of leave and a bicycle allowance.

Prestations

36 days of holiday leave

Bicycle allowance

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• Thesis-based doctorate in philosophy with specialization in German Idealism.
• Understanding of Kant and Schelling, developments in biology, philosophy of biology.

Responsabilités

• Support research at the Centre for Critical Philosophy.
• Prepare project submissions and publications.
• Co-organize workshops and conferences.

Formation

Thesis-based doctorate

Dr. in philosophy, specialization in German Idealism

Description du poste

Ghent University is one of the top 100 universities in the Dutch language area, with more than 44,000 students and 15,000 staff members.

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS

• Supporting research at the Centre for Critical Philosophy: in relation to ongoing PhD research, preparing project submissions and publications, co-organizing workshops and conferences.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a thesis-based doctorate.
• Dr. in philosophy, specialisation in German Idealism, in particular Kant and Schelling, and with a view to the developments in biology and in philosophy of biology, from (early) modernity till now.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a fixed-term contract, for 20% employment, for a period of one year.
• Your contract will start on 1/11/2025 at the earliest.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits .

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, …

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Gertrudis Van de Vijver ([e-mail]). Important: do NOT send your application by email but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read theFAQ or contact us via [e-mail] or [phone]

Job details

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Published

2025-10-09

2025-10-15 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)
2025-10-15 23:59 (CET)

Closing on: 2025-11-10 (Europe/Brussels)

Closing on: 2025-10-31 (Europe/Brussels)

Closing on: 2025-11-01 (Europe/Brussels)

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