Academic Staff (Postdoctoral Researcher, m/f/d) in the field of practical philosophy

 

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Philosophy welcomes applications for the following position starting April 1, 2025: Academic Staff (Postdoctoral Researcher, m/f/d) in the field of practical philosophy (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100%, FwN)

The position is attached to the Chair for Practical Philosophy, particularly Ethics of Science (Professor Dr. Dietmar Hübner) and is initially limited to a duration of 3 years, with the possibility of extension. The position is remunerated according to salary scale “E13 TV-L” (Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Länder).

Your role

The position is meant to serve the individual academic qualification of the holder and to provide general support for the Chair in research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to do administrative work for the Institute and to contribute to the Institute’s teaching program (2 classes per semester).

Responsibilities and duties include independent research in the fields of general ethics, free will and moral responsibility, and/or applied ethics (ethics of AI, biomedical ethics). Teaching shall be focussed on the practical philosophy modules of the BA and MA programs of the Institute (Philosophy, Values & Norms, Philosophy of Science).

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must hold a university science degree in philosophy. A Ph.D. in philosophy and previous work in some of the above-mentioned fields are expected. Applicants should have a general interest in philosophy of science and be fluent in English.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore particularly encourage applications for the above-mentioned position from women. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5,000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

As a family-friendly university, working hours can be organised according to various flexible models. Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can therefore be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Professor Dr. Dietmar Hübner (email: dietmar.huebner@philos.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your application and supporting documents (cover letter explaining your interest in and qualification for the position, CV including lists of publications and previous teaching, certificates, summary of your dissertation of max. 1,000 words, sketch of future research of max. 1,000 words) by October 15, 2024 electronically (all files collected in one pdf) to