Postdoctoral Researcher in the History of Philosophy

Area : Faculty I : School of Arts and Humanities Job scope : full-time Duration of employment : limited Posting-ID : 6372

The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research.

It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences.

With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.

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

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.

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