Departement of Philosophy

Postdoc or PhD 60 - 80 %

Start of employment 01.09.2025, temporary

The University of Zürich Department of Theoretical Philosophy is hiring a position within Prof. Dr. Anne Meylan's Chair in Theoretical Philosophy. The successful candidate would be working in epistemology, normativity, and/or rationality

Your responsibilities

Undertaking research in epistemology, normativity, and/or rationality. Teaching in theoretical philosophy (typically one course per semester). Some administrative and organizational duties.

Your profile

• PhD in philosophy, preferably in epistemology.
• Willingness to write and publish excellent research papers on epistemology, normativity, and/or rationality
• Willingness to work in a collaborative research environment and to take an active part in ZEGRa's and the department's activities (seminars, workshops, etc.)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not required but may be an advantage.

Information on your application

To apply, send the following materials:
• CV
• Letter of Motivation
• Contact Details of two references
• For the Postdoc position: one research paper
• For the PhD position: research proposal
The whole electronic application (a single PDF file) must be submitted
by the 15th of May 2025

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  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
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  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
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