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Universität Bielefeld

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Bielefeld, Deutschland

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The Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of History, Philosophy und Theology, department of philosophy, has the following job opening:
Research Position in the Philosophy of the Life Sciences
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Wiss23324
- starting: as soon as possible
- part-time 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term

The philosophy of science research group at Bielefeld University consists of a lively, international community of more than twenty pre

- and postdoctoral researchers, three professors in philosophy of science (Prof. Marie I. Kaiser, J.Prof. Alkistis Elliot-Graves, and Prof. Martin Carrier [until 2024/5]), and one professor in history and philosophy of medicine (Prof. Lara Keuck). Our research is characterized by a practice-oriented, interdisciplinary approach. We work closely with scientists, especially in biology and medicine. For example, we are part of the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centre "A Novel Synthesis of Individualization across Behavior, Ecology and Evolution: Niche Choice, Niche Conformance, Niche Construction (NC3)" (TRR-SFB 212). We are also involved in the Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies of Science (I2SoS) that brings together historians, sociologists and philosophers of science.

Your Tasks

- conduct independent research in the philosophy of the life sciences and in related areas (65 %)
- teaching at Bachelor and/or Master level in philosophy and/or in the Master's program "Interdisciplinary Studies of Science"; 2-3 courses per year, in German or English (25 %)
- actively participate in the meetings and events of the philosophy of science group and the Department of Philosophy (5 %)
- organizational tasks that are part of the self-administration of the university (5 %)

Employment is conductive to scientific qualification.- We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- fixed-term (3 years sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- part-time 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- wide range of health, consulting and prevention service
- reconcilability of family and working life
- flexible working hours
- job ticket for regional public transport network
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks

Your Profile

We expect
- university degree (e. g., Master or Diploma) in philosophy or in a discipline that is relevant to the philosophy of the life sciences (e.g., biology, medicine, psychology, science studies)
- strong interest in philosophy of science and in a practice-based approach
- interest in and ability to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations
- cooperative and team-oriented style of work
- autonomous, self-reliant and committed manner of working
- strong coordination and organization skills
- good proficiency in written and spoken English

Preferred experience and skills

- international orientation of research interests
- academic background in philosophy and in a life science

Application Procedure

(1) letter of motivation including a statement of your research interests, motivation and expectations of your work in the philosophy of science group and in the Department of Philosophy,
(2) CV including information about academic education and degrees, and, where it applies, professional experience, publications, fellowships/awards, conference talks, and further relevant skills and abilities,
(3) transcript of records of your Master studies,
(4) short summary of your Master's thesis (1 page),
(5) writing sample, for instance an essay or a section of your Master's thesis (about 15-20 pages),
(6) one letter of recommendation which should be submitted separately by the recommending person.

Contact
Prof. Dr. Marie I. Kaiser (Philosophie)

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Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld

Fakultät für Geschichte, Philosophie und Theologie
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Bielefeld- At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.

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