About the Position Your workplace: You will become part of Prof. Benjamin Schnieder's research group Phlox (https://phloxgroup.wordpress.com/). Phlox conducts research in theoretical philosophy, with particular emphasis on metaphysics and the philosophy of language and logic. You will also actively collaborate in the FWF project Knowledge in Crisis (KiC) (https://www.knowledgeincrisis.com/).
Responsibilities
Contribute to the intellectual life of the research group Phlox and the KiC project.
Participate in research, teaching, and administration at the Department of Philosophy.
Produce excellent research in philosophy.
Take part in and help organise research activities, e.g., reading groups or workshops.
(Co-)apply for third‑party funding for your research.
Independently teach courses within the BA and MA philosophy programs (the teaching load is 4 SWS in the first term; no mandatory teaching load after the first term).
Supervise students in your areas of competence.
Participate in evaluation measures and quality assurance.
Take on administrative and organisational tasks.
Qualifications
AOS: metaphysics.
AOC: philosophy of language and logic, epistemology, and/or history of theoretical philosophy.
Completed doctoral studies in philosophy.
Track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals (appropriate to career stage).
Ability to work in a team.
Teaching experience (appropriate to career stage).
Excellent knowledge of English (C1).
Willingness to organise academic events; prior organisational experience is an asset.
What We Offer
Work‑life balance: flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part‑time work (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: you are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: your workplace in the centre of Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & coaching: opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fixed‑term contract and fair salary: the basic salary is EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) and increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: we look forward to diverse personalities in the team.
Application Requirements
A letter of motivation.
Your academic CV.
Writing sample(s) of no more than 10 000 words.
A summary of your research interests and plans (max. 2 pages; please indicate suitable connections to Phlox and KiC).
Degree certificates and transcripts.
Contact details for two referees (letters will be requested for long‑listed candidates only).
Application via our job portal / apply now – button.
Contact Benjamin Schnieder benjamin.schnieder@univie.ac.at
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Vienna has an anti‑discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
Application Deadline 08/03/2026
Position Type Post Doc
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Responsibilities
Contribute to the intellectual life of the research group Phlox and the KiC project.
Participate in research, teaching, and administration at the Department of Philosophy.
Produce excellent research in philosophy.
Take part in and help organise research activities, e.g., reading groups or workshops.
(Co-)apply for third‑party funding for your research.
Independently teach courses within the BA and MA philosophy programs (the teaching load is 4 SWS in the first term; no mandatory teaching load after the first term).
Supervise students in your areas of competence.
Participate in evaluation measures and quality assurance.
Take on administrative and organisational tasks.
Qualifications
AOS: metaphysics.
AOC: philosophy of language and logic, epistemology, and/or history of theoretical philosophy.
Completed doctoral studies in philosophy.
Track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals (appropriate to career stage).
Ability to work in a team.
Teaching experience (appropriate to career stage).
Excellent knowledge of English (C1).
Willingness to organise academic events; prior organisational experience is an asset.
What We Offer
Work‑life balance: flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part‑time work (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: you are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: your workplace in the centre of Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & coaching: opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fixed‑term contract and fair salary: the basic salary is EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year) and increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: we look forward to diverse personalities in the team.
Application Requirements
A letter of motivation.
Your academic CV.
Writing sample(s) of no more than 10 000 words.
A summary of your research interests and plans (max. 2 pages; please indicate suitable connections to Phlox and KiC).
Degree certificates and transcripts.
Contact details for two referees (letters will be requested for long‑listed candidates only).
Application via our job portal / apply now – button.
Contact Benjamin Schnieder benjamin.schnieder@univie.ac.at
Equal Opportunity Statement The University of Vienna has an anti‑discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
Application Deadline 08/03/2026
Position Type Post Doc
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University Assistant postdoctoral, AOS: Metaphysics Arbeitgeber: University of Vienna
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