We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region.
Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.
The University of Cologne is home to the Cologne Center for Contem-
porary Epistemology and the Kantian Tradition (CONCEPT). The center
was founded in 2016 and is led by Professor Sven Bernecker. CONCEPT is
built on the premise that contemporary epistemology and epistemology
in the classical German tradition both benefit from the crossfertilization
of ideas and methods. The postdoc position is embedded within a team
of philosophers who work closely together.
YOUR TASKS
» The successful candidate will pursue a research project in contem-
porary epistemology and works closely with the othermembers of
CONCEPT
» Teaching responsibilities amounting to 4 hours per week.
» Support in the planning and implementation of conferences, lecture
series, and grant applications
» Preparation and participation in internal workshops/conferences/
reading groups
» Correspondence to initiate and/or pursue co-operations with scien-
tific institutions nationally and abroad
YOUR PROFILE
» The applicant must have a doctorate in philosophy and must have-
contemporary epistemology as an area of specialization. ABD (“all
but dissertation”) candidates will be considered if the degree has
been conferred 1 September 2026
» Research communication skills and new media literacy are desirable
» Experience in grant writing is also desirable
WE OFFER
» Collaboration in a dynamic, international team
» A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
» Opprtunity to work remotely
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity.
Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal
Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungs-
gesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all
suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and
social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity.
The position is available from 1 September 2026 on a full-time basis
(39,83 hours per week). The position is limited to 12 months. If the
applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and has the appro-
priate qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13
TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.
Please send your applications with proof of the required qualifications
including: Cover letter, CV, university transcripts, two writing samples
(published or unpublished), and a 3-page outline of future research
projects.
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a
photo under https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de The reference number is
Wiss2605-10. The application deadline is 5 July 2026.
For further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Sven Bernecker
([email protected]) and take a look at our FAQs.
Postdoc position (f/m/x)
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Department of Philosophy | CONCEPT
