Departement of Philosophy
Postdoc or PhD 60 - 80 %
Start of employment 01.09.2025, temporaryThe 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.
• 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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Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch.
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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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