University Assistant (PhD position)
Start date/duration:
- from 01.10.2025
- for 3 years
Administrative unit:
- Department of Christian Philosophy
Extent of employment:
- 30 hours per week
Job Description:
Your tasks:
- Dissertation on a topic in the philosophy of religion, epistemology, philosophy of science, metaphysics, or philosophy of language, provided the project is related to a question in the philosophy of religion
- Independent research and publications in philosophy
- Independent teaching and supervision of students
- Participation in the organization and events of the doctoral program “Philosophy of Religion”
- Training and further education
Your profile
- Completed MA degree in philosophy with above-average grades
- Enrollment in the PhD program of the Faculty of Catholic Theology or the doctoral program in Catholic Theology is required
- High motivation, ability to work in a team, strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independentl
- Knowledge in the methods of analytical philosophy
- Excellent command of both English and German
- Please enclose a project outline (max. 5 pages) and a writing sample.
Euraxess: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/THEOL-15004
The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/dissertationsstellen.html
Our offer:
With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/.
For this position, a minimum gross salary of € 2.786 per month (14 times)*. is stipulated in the collective agreement. Your actual starting salary will depend on your previous experience and will increase over the course of your employment.
*as of 2025
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 22.05.2025 stating the code THEOL-15004
Contact:
If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:
Prof. Dr. Christoph Jäger
Phone: +4367762590133
Email: christoph.jaeger@uibk.ac.at
The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.
The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.
Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
