Location

Essen

Application area

Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Philosophy

Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d, Nr. 336-26)

We are a lively, versatile institute that offers various study options and brings together diverse, overlapping research foci.

Here you can study a double major in Applied Philosophy, Philosophy/Practical Philosophy (GyGe) or Practical Philosophy (HRSGe) at Bachelor level. At Master's level, we offer the double major in Philosophy as well as the degree programmes MEd Philosophy/Practical Philosophy (GyGe) and Practical Philosophy (HRSGe). Finally, in conjunction with the Department of Sociology, we will offer the interdisciplinary MA Theory of the Social.

Since the winter term 2024/25 we offer our new interdisciplinary Bachelor course PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics).

The basic structure of the Department includes two Professorships for Theoretical Philosophy, two Professorships for Practical Philosophy and one Professorship responsible for disciplines where the Theoretical and the Practical meet. In addition, three associate professors work here, covering further areas of practical philosophy, as well as philosophical didactics. As a result, we can offer an exceptionally comprehensive expertise in practical philosophy that integrates the Action Theory, Metaethics, Normative Ethics, Political Philosophy and Applied Ethics

Start of employment

2026-10-01

Duration of employment

3 years

Working time

39h 50min (100%, fulltime; part-time employment is possible)

Your main tasks

• To cooperate scientifically in the context of the project Ethical Sentimentalism and the Nature of Emotion.
• To carry out independent research and publish on the topic of the subproject Metaphysical Sentimentalism and Emotion Theory.
• To contribute to the planning and organization of conferences and workshops, including the MetaEssen und PhEEL series.

Your profile

• A completed university degree in Philosophy (minimum of eight semesters of study) and an above-average doctoral degree (PhD)
• A methodological orientation in analytic philosophy, together with a solid background in the history of philosophy
• Specialized expertise in metaethics, philosophical psychology (particularly the philosophy of emotion), and epistemology.
• Familiarity with empirical psychology, especially psychological theories of emotion, would be an asset
• Excellent written and spoken English

We offer you

• a varied and diverse range of responsibilities in a research-intensive environment with opportunities for international collaboration
• a family-friendly workplace, including childcare services for your children.
• advice and support for employees with family care responsibilities
• a comprehensive range of professional development and continuing education opportunities, as well as individualized onboarding
• excellent public transportation connections and free on-site parking
• a wide range of sports and health programs through the university's sports services
• the option to work remotely

Application deadline

2026-08-13

Code number

336-26

Application

Please send your application, including the usual documents (curriculum vitae, list of publications, overview of teaching and lecturing activities, scanned certificates, and a writing sample), as an email attachment, quoting the reference number 336-26, to: Prof. Dr. Neil Roughley (neil.roughley@uni-due.de), who can also answer questions relating to the position.

Information about the job

Further information about the faculty and the hiring department can be found at:

https://www.uni-due.de/geisteswissenschaften/

https://www.uni-due.de/philosophie/anthropology/

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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