The Department of Liberal Arts and Sciences is currently offering an opening for a fully funded doctoral research opportunity (3 years, 100% position, TV-L E13) supervised by Prof. Dr. Dana Jalobeanu.
We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our dynamic and international research team and contribute to cutting-edge research within the intersection of History of Renaissance and Early Modern Philosophy and History of Science, with a focus on the seventeenth century emergence of experimental philosophy, early modern practices of reading, writing and experimental research, Francis Bacon, the diffusion of Baconianism in Europe or other related subjects. We are particularly interested in candidates that can employ methods from both history of philosophy and history of science, and that have a broad interest that includes different aspects of pre-modern philosophy (for example, an interest in the Renaissance, or the survival of the classical tradition). We are also interested in applications that show a familiarity with Digital Humanities.
The successful candidate will also have teaching and administrative tasks; and she/he will be part of the Early Modern Lab.
The earliest possible starting date is September 15, 2025 but a later start is possible.
Your tasks:
- Research and teaching at UTN
- Taking an active part in the research activities of the Early Modern Lab and the Classics Lab, conference participation
- Taking part in conference and seminar organization and other administrative activities of the Early Modern Lab
- Publication of your research results at conferences and journals
Your profile:
- An outstanding Master’s degree in Philosophy or History of Science; having written a final thesis focusing on the above-mentioned research topics will constitute a plus
- Evidence of interest in research and academic exchange (conferences, research activities, Erasmus mobilities etc.)
- Papers published or submitted for publication would constitute a plus
- Strong proficiency in English required
- French, Italian, German and/or Latin would constitute a plus.
Questions?
For any scientific inquiries, please contact Prof. Dana Jalobeanu (daniela.jalobeanu@utn.de).
For general questions, please reach out to stars@utn.de.
For more information on the application process and admission requirements see https://www.utn.de/en/research/doctoral-degree/.
For more information on the TV-L E13 payscale see https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tv-l/allg/.
Interested?
If your profile matches the requirements, please apply and upload the following documents:
- A personal statement that explains why you want to pursue a doctorate at UTN as well as why this research area and department interests you
- A brief description of a doctoral project (maximum 1000 words)
- A complete, chronological, tabular curriculum vitae (CV) in English
- Certificates of your university degrees (M.A./M.Sc. degree and B.A./B.Sc. degree) or other equivalent qualification. Candidates may already apply if they expect to obtain their Master’s degree soon.
- Transcript of records, diploma supplements, or overview of courses from your university degrees (M.A./M.Sc. degree and B.A./B.Sc. degree or equivalent).
- Two names of professors or researchers that can provide letters of recommendation for you
- A sample writing
Please note: If your degrees (Master´s and Bachelor´s or equivalent degrees) were obtained abroad, you must always submit the original version along with a translation into English or German by a certified translator, bearing an official seal, as a single combined document. Documents originally issued in English do not require a translation. If an officially certified translation of the degree certificate is not yet available, it can be provided at a later stage.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
To receive full consideration, please apply until August 1, 2025. Applications received after that date might still be considered.
Please note: Travel expenses and any other costs related to the application process cannot be reimbursed.