Postdoctoral Researcher in the History of Philosophy

We seek:

In the Faculty I, department of philosophy, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher as of the next possible date at the following conditions:

• 100% = 39,83 working hours per week
• Pay grade E 13 TV-L
• limited for three years

Your tasks:

•  Participate in the establishment, development, and organization of a research unit in Siegen on the philosophy of the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance
    •    Conduct an independent postdoctoral research project in the field of the history of late Medieval or Renaissance philosophy
    •    Contribute to the development and discussion of grant-worthy ideas for research projects, including interdisciplinary approaches
    •    Teach two courses per semester (4 hours per week) in the field of the history of philosophy
    •    Support research and teaching activities, supervise students, and participate in administrative tasks

Your profile:

    • A completed doctorate, preferably obtained within the last three years, in philosophy or a related discipline with a focus on the history of late medieval or Renaissance thought, or a highly advanced doctoral project (PhD thesis to be submitted no lather than the start date of the position)
    • Palaeographic and philological skills in working with medieval manuscripts or early modern prints are desirable, preferably with proven experience in editing philosophical Latin texts
    • Very good knowledge of Latin and, ideally, at least a basic understanding of Ancient Greek
    • Solid knowledge of the history of philosophy of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance, preferably with a focus on 15th-century thought
    • Very good proficiency of English and/or German, knowledge of additional languages is a plus
    • Experience in organizing workshops and conferences is desirable
    • Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary and international cooperation
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, coupled with high motivation

Our range of services:

• Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
• Extensive personnel development program
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application by 24.11.2024.

Applications should include a letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, list of publications, a short description (2-3 pages) of the proposed postdoctoral research, transcripts and, if possible, letter(s) of reference.Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Your contact person:

Prof. Dr. Mario Meliadò (Philosophisches Seminar)

0271-7403464

mario.meliado@uni-siegen.de