"Postdoctoral Researcher"

The Philosophy of Language and Analytic Philosophy Group at the University of Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. The position is based at the Philosophy Department within the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. The contract is for 3 years and renewable for another 3 years (6 years in total).

Your workplace: Your future position is at the Philosophy of Language and Analytic Philosophy Group, led by Univ.-Prof. Max Kölbel. Members are working on questions in philosophy of language, metaethics, epistemology, metaphysics, conceptual engineering, and philosophical methodology. The group is embedded in the Philosophy Department and involved in the FWF-funded PACE project (https://pace.phl.univie.ac.at/) and the FWF-funded Cluster of Excellence "Knowledge in Crisis" (https://philosophy.ceu.edu/knowledge-crisis).

Your future tasks: Participate actively in research, teaching, and administration. This includes producing excellent research in philosophy, organizing research activities, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, applying for third-party funding, preparing your career, contributing to teaching in BA and MA programs (4 SWS), supervising students, and taking on administrative tasks.

Your profile: Required: PhD in philosophy (completed by application deadline), track-record of publications, research interests in specified fields, teaching experience, excellent English (C1), knowledge of German or willingness to acquire it, organizational skills, and ability to work in a team. Desirable: Teaching competence in philosophy of language and willingness to contribute to the Cluster of Excellence.

What we offer: Work-life balance with flexible hours, remote/hybrid options, inspiring environment, good public transport, internal training, fixed-term contract with a basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year), and equal opportunities.

In order to apply: Submit a motivational letter, scientific CV, two writing samples, summary of research interests, degree certificates, and contact details for references via the job portal.

If you have questions, contact: Max Kölbel at max.koelbel@univie.ac.at. Application deadline: 10/07/2025.