The Department of Philosophy at the University of Salzburg seeks to appoint a PhD candidate (University Assistant without PhD) in Theoretical Philosophy for a period of four years, starting on October 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. Philip Ebert and will be able to pursue their own research project within theoretical philosophy (broadly construed).
Responsibilities include:
- Academic support in the research and teaching activities in the area of Theoretical Philosophy
- Independent research: writing and publishing a doctoral dissertation within the PhD programme in Philosophy at the University of Salzburg
- Independent teaching amounting to 2 contact hours per week per semester (course preparation, instruction, and assessment), beginning in the second year of employment
- Participation in research activities in Theoretical Philosophy (workshops, reading groups, hosting guest speakers)
- Administrative duties in research and teaching (e.g., exam organisation, support with grant applications, outreach)
Requirements are:
- Completed Master’s (postgraduate taught) degree in philosophy
- Enrollment in the philosophy doctoral programme at Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Salzburg
Desired Qualification include:
- Excellent English language skills (German language skills not required)
- Research interests in epistemology as well as at the intersections between epistemology and other areas of philosophy (including traditional, empirical, or formal methodologies)
Deadline for submission is 11 February 2026. Applications should be submitted as a single pdf and include:
- Cover letter (max. 2 pages, addressing how the applicants meets the relevant criteria)
- CV
- Research proposal (max. 2 pages)
- Names of referees (max. 3)
- Sample paper (max. 8,000 words)
- Master’s certificate
For further information about the position and to submit your application, please visit
https://karriere.plus.ac.at/en/jobs/7ae89a24-2043-df4b-89e9-6901d780cf7b