Researcher/Post-doc (f/m/d) at the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy and Philosophy of Social Sciences

Universität Witten/Herdecke; Witten; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A private university in Germany seeks a full-time position in the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy starting 1 January 2026. Responsibilities include supporting teaching and research in philosophy, presenting at conferences, and developing study programs. The ideal candidate has a completed doctorate and experience in teaching. Offering flexible hours, 30 days leave, and child care reimbursement.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days annual leave

Reimbursement of childcare costs

Company pension scheme

Further training program

Bike leasing and e-car rentals

Discounted public transport ticket

Cafeteria offers at employee prices

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctorate in the field of theoretical philosophy.
• Publications in the field of theoretical philosophy in international journals.
• Experience in teaching in the field of theoretical philosophy.

Aufgaben

• Support planning and implementation of courses.
• Conduct assessments and develop study programs.
• Present research findings at conferences.

Kenntnisse

Philosophy of science

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Teaching experience

Good command of English

Knowledge of scripting languages (R, Delphi, Python)

Strong communication skills

Ausbildung

Completed doctorate in theoretical philosophy

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Witten/Herdecke University (UW/H) is Germany's first privately funded university. It was founded in 1982 and has since established itself as an important educational institution in Germany. Today, it employs more than 900 employees and over 3,000 students enrolled in the Faculties of Health as well as Business and Society, located in Witten. We are looking to strengthen our team at the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy and Philosophy of the Social Sciences to start on 1 January 2026 or later.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week). The position is initially limited to 3 years, with the aim of a longer-term collaboration.

Responsibilities

Your tasks: We offer you a varied field of activity in teaching and research. In teaching, you will support the chair holder in the planning and implementation of courses, in holding examinations, and in the conceptual development of the study programs. In research, you will work both independently and as part of a team on projects in theoretical philosophy. You will present your research findings at national and international conferences and publish them in highly ranked peer-reviewed journals. You will also promote the transfer of knowledge between research and practice. One focus of the team in the coming years will be on the development and evaluation of inference methods for mechanistic explanations. If you do not yet have any knowledge of German, you will be expected to successfully pass a B2 exam within the first two years.

Qualifications

• Completed doctorate in the field of theoretical philosophy, preferably with a focus on philosophy of science, philosophy of economics and social science, philosophy of neuro- and cognitive science, or philosophy of physics
• Publications in the field of theoretical philosophy in international peer-reviewed journals
• Experience in teaching in the field of theoretical philosophy
• Good command of English
• Advanced knowledge of scripting languages such as R, Delphi or Python
• Enjoyment of conceptual work
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal

Our offer

• Compatibility of career and family (flexible working hours)
  30 days annual leave and bridging days off (December 24 to 31 and three bridging days are also off work)
• Reimbursement of childcare costs of up to 200 euros per month (depending on salary and age of the child)
• Company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance
• A comprehensive further training program and comprehensive familiarization with the various tasks
• Promotion of environmentally friendly mobility (bike leasing, rental of e-cars, etc.)
• A discounted job ticket for local public transport
• A wide range of culinary offerings in our cafeteria at an employee price

Contact

If you are interested, please apply by 30.11.2025 exclusively online with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, publication list, list of courses taught, certificates) as well as your salary expectations and possible starting date. We look forward to receiving your application.

Prof. Dr. Jens Harbecke
Chair holder

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Harbecke via email: [e-mail]