Department of Philosophy
PhD Position in Philosophy 80 - 100 %
Start of employment 01.04.2025, note later than May 1, 2025, permanent employmentThe Institute of Philosophy, Ethics Research Institute at the University of Zurich offers a 4-year fully funded (SNSF) PhD position under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Michael Messerli.
Your responsibilities
- Writing a dissertation
- Collaborate with team members and other researchers and institutions
- Assisting with the planing of conferences and participating in research colloquia and in international conferences
Your profile
he candidate should:
- Have a master's degree in philosophy at the moment of starting the PhD position
- Have a strong analytical background
- Be an independent thinker, enthusiastic and physically present
- Be socially competent and motivated to work with people in the Department
- Sufficient command of English to conduct research and other activities listed above, knowledge of German is desirable.
Information on your application
Applications must be sent by e-mail Michael Messerli by 20 January 2025. They should include the following documents (in one single pdf file):- CV
- A short description of which research question the candidate would be interested to work with (approx. 2 pages)
- A writing sample (e.g. a Chapter of MA-thesis, approx. 15-20 pages)
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The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
Working at UZH
The University of Zurich, Switzerland's largest university, offers a range of attractive positions in various subject areas and professional fields. With around 10,000 employees and currently 12 professional apprenticeship streams the University offers an inspiring working environment on cutting-edge research and top-class education. Put your talent and skills to work with us. Find out more about UZH as an employer!
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