Zukunftskolleg ZENiT Research Group

Universität Konstanz; Konstanz; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Research funds

Weekly Jour fixe

Zusammenfassung

The Universität Konstanz invites applications for a ZUKUNFTSKOLLEG RESEARCH FELLOW within the ZENiT Exchange Network. This role emphasizes crossing disciplinary boundaries and international collaboration with colleagues around the world.

Funding is provided for up to 3 research groups, with meetings in Konstanz, and annual research funds of €3,000, plus potential additional funding upon annual decision by the Zukunftskolleg’s Executive Committee.

Jobbeschreibung

Zukunftskolleg ZENiT Research Group

Reference No: 2026/171. Starting date 1st of April 2027.

YOU are a researcher at the University of Konstanz, with a non-tenured or a tenure-track position.

YOU are interested in bursting open new boundaries, think beyond and across disciplines.

YOU want to investigate an exciting question in collaboration with colleagues across the world.

YOU want to create a

Zukunftskolleg Exchange Network: interdisciplinary Talent (ZENiT)

WE offer financial support for up to 3 research groups:

• of up to 5 people in total to meet in Konstanz for
• up to 3 times on short research stays,
• up to 3 years.

These stays could be symposia, group discussions, writing retreats, preparations for experiments, coordination of group activities – it is up to you. We cover the costs for the meetings, and research costs for the group in the range of € 10.000 to € 100.000 over the three years (within DFG funding rules).

You will be a ZUKUNFTSKOLLEG RESEARCH FELLOW with all its benefits:

• An interdisciplinary community with a weekly Jour fixe during teaching term
• An international, interdisciplinary network and visibility
• € 3.000/year research funds and the possibility for additional funding upon application, based on yearly decision by the Zukunftskolleg’s Executive Committee

Please look at https://www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskolleg/fellowships/zenit/ for detailed information.

We look forward to receiving your applications until 14th of December 2026, 10:00 am (CET).

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/family/dual-career/. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact [e-mail], + 49 7531 88-4016).