Senior Lecturer/ University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D)

Job Duties:

• Conduct independent research in any area of philosophy and science
• Develop, manage and execute independent and collaborative research projects
• Publish high-quality research at an internationally outstanding level
• Generate research income
• Demonstrate impact through research (e.g. informing practitioners/policy makers, promote research through public engagement or the media, develop impact case studies)
• Assume academic leadership responsibilities (e.g. in research, teaching and internationalisation)
• Develop, manage and teach university-level classes in philosophy in German and English
• Co-supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis
• Provide outstanding, quality education to enhance the student experience
• Participate in the institute’s administrative tasks

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in Philosophy of Science
• Possess a strong interest in rigorously pursuing philosophical research into the interrelations between science (including, but not limited to, the social sciences) and society
• Experience in academic research in philosophy of science
• Track record of publications in the institute’s core research areas: e.g. general philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, philosophy of economics, philosophy of medicine, foundations of statistics, history of economic thought, objective, causality, evidence
• Command of German sufficient for teaching in German language study programs (Level C1)
• Excellent command of English (level B2+)
• Teaching experience in the Higher Education sector with a focus on philosophy, especially philosophy of science
• Desirable: Track record in generating research income
• Desirable: experience in developing, managing and executing research projects
• Expertise and professional experience in managing international staff and external (project)partners

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 02/28/2024.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 23700-2024-000636“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. Julian Reiss, PhD, E-mail: julian.reiss@jku.at