Doctoral Assistant

vor 1 Woche

Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz Institute of Philosophy, Ethics Research Institute Vollzeit
Institute of Philosophy, Ethics Research Institute_

Doctoral Assistant

50 % :

The Department of Philosophy at the University of Zurich is a lively and internationally oriented community of junior and senior researchers, with a particular strength in theories of normativity.

Research at the Chair of General Ethics (Prof Dr Christoph Halbig) includes both metaethics and normative ethics, with a special focus on general value theory and the theory and ethics of the virtues.


Your responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will be to develop and pursue a dissertation project on a topic to be agreed on with the chair holder in one of the following areas: ethics, value theory, theories of practical rationality; to offer instruction at the undergraduate level as both primary instructor and section leader; to support the chair holder's research activities; and to participate in the academic life at both the chair and the department.


Your profile:

You hold an outstanding Master's degree in philosophy with a focus on metaethics, normative ethics, general value theory, and/or practical rationality.

A live interest in the history of philosophy would be especially welcome. Fluency in both German and English is indispensable. Additional language skills, especially in French, Latin, and/or Ancient Greek, are desirable. You are willing and eager to actively participate in the chair's and department's activities.

What we offer:
We offer you an extended period of concentrated philosophical research in a friendly and supportive environment.

The city of Zurich is widely recognized as one of the world's most livable places, with a wide range of world-class cultural amenities.


Place of work:
Zollikerstrasse 117, 8008 Zurich

Start of employment: 1 February, 2023, or as agreed. The position is initially limited to three years, with the possibility of extending first by two years and then by another three years, for a maximum of six years in total.

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Outline of your envisioned dissertation project 23 pages)
  • Writing sample in German or English (around 20 pages)
  • Copies of your Bachelor's and Master's diplomas including transcripts of your grades
  • Names and contact information for two references
Second-round interviews will take place remotely in early to mid-January. We expect to make a decision shortly after.

We value diversity and inclusion and therefore especially encourage members of groups underrepresented in philosophy to apply.

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