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The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin, salary level E 13 TV-L)

starting on 1 November 2026. We are offering a fixed-term full-time position for 3 years. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

Your tasks:

• conducting research in Theoretical Philosophy (preferably in philosophy of language, metaphysics, and/or epistemology)
• teaching of two courses each term (4 SWS)
• participating in existing research projects and supporting the development of new ones
• contributing to academic self-administration

Our expectations:

Required is:

• a graduate degree (M.A./ M.Sc /Diplom/ Magister) and PhD in Philosophy
• research project in Theoretical Philosophy

Desirable is:

• international experience
• teaching experience
• ability to teach in German

Advantages for you:

• Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.
• Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.
• If you have family members or young children in your care, our offers concrete support to help you balance your private and professional responsibilities.
• As an educational institution, we are deeply committed to offering opportunities tailored to your individual needs.
• As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (), an and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations.

The University of Münster strongly supports . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Katharina Felka (.

Please send your application documents (cover letter, CV (including list of publications and courses taught), research proposal (max. two pages), writing sample (max. 8,000 words), certificates) by 2026-08-21, to , quoting the reference number 2026_07_72. Please note that your application can only be considered if submitted as a PDF file.

Reference number: 2026_07_72