Academic Researcher (Postdoc)

Bielefeld
Vollzeit
08.08.2025
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The Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology has the following job opening:

Academic Researcher (Postdoc)

ID: Wiss25298
  • starting: 01.10.2025
  • fulltime
  • salary according to salary grade A13 LBesG NRW
  • fixed-term
The position is located in the research area "Practical Philosophy" (Prof. Benjamin Kiesewetter) in the Department of Philosophy.

Your Tasks
  • independent research in the field of Practical Philosophy
  • 4 LVS teaching in English or German in the field of Practical Philosophy in all BA/MA degree programmes in Philosophy
  • development of third-party funded projects and participation in their application as well as participation in the organisation of specialist events
  • performing tasks in academic self-administration

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.

We offer
  • salary according to salary grade A13 LBesG NRW
  • fixed-term (3 years) with the option of a 3 year extension (§ 44 Abs. 8 Hochschulgesetz NRW)
  • fulltime
  • internal and external training opportunities
  • variety of health, consulting and prevention services
  • reconcilability of family and work
  • flexible working hours
  • active, internationally visible research environment and collegial working atmosphere
Your Profile
We expect
  • scientific university degree (e. g. Master's degree) and a PhD in Philosophy
  • documented research focus in the field "Practical Philosophy"
  • independent research projects in the field "Practical Philosophy"
  • excellent research achievements, which can be documented by internationally peer-reviewed publications
  • cooperative and team-oriented style of work
  • autonomous, self-reliant and committed manner of working and the willingness to take a formative role in the research group "Practical Philosophy"
  • strong organisational and coordination skills
  • good written and spoken English skills
  • teaching experience in Practical Philosophy, a professional understanding of teaching oriented towards further didactic training, as well as the ability and willingness to teach flexibly and broadly beyond one's own research focus on topics in Practical Philosophy (esp. applied ethics, normative ethics, meta-ethics, and the history of ethics) and to adjust the preparation of teaching content to the requirements profile of Bielefeld students
  • ability to offer courses flexibly in German and English (applicants without sufficient knowledge of German should be willing to acquire this within the first two years)

Preferred experience and skills
  • alignment of research interests with the research projects pursued in the research group "Practical Philosophy" (Prof. Kiesewetter & team) (e. g. reasons, rationality and normativity; moral rights and aggregation; ethical pluralism; climate change and democracy; children's rights)
  • experience in the organisation of scientific events
  • academic experience abroad
  • co-operative international networking in relevant research contexts
  • proven track record of interest in making the content of one's own research accessible to a broader public beyond the scope of one's own discipline

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application with the following content:

  • cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, copies of certificates and, if available, course catalogue and evaluations from a maximum of two courses
  • description of your research projects in the field of "Practical Philosophy" (max. 3 pages)
  • an essay that exemplifies your own research work (preferably internationally peer-reviewed, published or accepted for publication) (max. 30 pages)
  • summary of your doctoral thesis (max. 3 pages)
  • your doctoral thesis
  • one or two letters of recommendation submitted separately by the recommending person (preferably by e-mail to benjamin.kiesewetter@uni-bielefeld.de).


Please do not submit any original documents, as the application documents will be destroyed after the selection procedure has been completed. The application and the letters of recommendation can be written in German or English. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 31.08.2025

Contact
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Kiesewetter
0521 106-6894
benjamin.kiesewetter@uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fak. f. Geschichtswis., Philosophie u. Theologie
Dekanat
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged.

At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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