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Institution Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and the Study of Religion - Chair of Philosophy of Mind (Prof. Ophelia Deroy) Remuneration group TV-L E13 Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date 2026-02-01; limited to 2029-01-31 with the possibility of extension Application deadline 2025-11-14

About us:

The Chair of Philosophy of Mind (Prof. Ophelia Deroy) at the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science and Study of Religion, conducts research in the field of Philosophy of Perception, Action, or Social Cognition.

We are looking for you:

Lecturer (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research in the field of philosophy of perception, action, or social cognition, with a strong integration of empirical and theoretical approaches.
• Teach five hours per week (approx. 2 courses per semester, starting in April 2026) in areas relevant to the Chair (e.g. philosophy of perception, philosophy of mind, epistemology, philosophy of action, philosophy of neuroscience or cognitive science).
• Contribute to the academic and administrative duties of the Chair and related initiatives, in particular the Cognition, Values and Behavior (CVBE) research group.

Your qualifications:

The successful candidate:

• holds a completed PhD in philosophy, ideally with an empirical or interdisciplinary orientation.
• has teaching experience in philosophy of perception, action, or related areas (e.g. philosophy of mind, philosophy of neuroscience, epistemology).
• demonstrates a strong research profile in the field of philosophy of perception, action, or social cognition, addressing topics such as perceptual content, multisensory integration, collective agency, social perception, or philosophical foundations of collective intelligence.

Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, especially with cognitive science, psychology, or neuroscience, is highly desirable.

The position is part of the interdisciplinary Cognition, Values and Behavior (CVBE) research group, which brings together philosophers, psychologists, and neuroscientists to investigate perception, action, cognition, and social interaction.

There are also opportunities to collaborate with other LMU initiatives such as the Munich Interactive Intelligence Initiative (MI3) and the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN).

Benefits:

The workplace is centrally located in Munich and easily accessible by public transport. We offer an exciting and responsible position in an international and interdisciplinary environment, with excellent opportunities for collaboration and career development.

Employment will be based on the TV-L E13 pay scale. The position is initially limited until January 31, 2029.

Applications from women are especially encouraged.

Also possible in a part-time capacity.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please submit your application (including CV, certificates, list of publications, list of courses taught, one writing sample, and a description of planned research projects (1,000–1,500 words)) by November 14, 2025, via .

We also ask that two letters of reference be sent directly by the referees to: .

For further inquiries, please contact the same e-mail address.

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