The Institute of Philosophy at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is seeking to fill two positions as
Postdoctoral Researcher (E 13 TV-G-U)
to be filled as of June 1, 2026, for a fixed term until May 31, 2028, with the possibility of extension for two additional years. Payment is according to the job characteristics of the collective agreement (TV-G-U) applicable to Goethe University.
Tasks:
• Independent research within the framework of the ERC project LSR: https://www.lawstaterepublic.com
• Active scientific collaboration in the project team, support with administrative tasks within the scope of the project
• Publications and editions on the project topic
• Preparation of and participation in conferences and workshops of the project PI and project staff
Requirements:
• Completed academic university degree and doctorate in philosophy or closely related subjects
• Excellent familiarity with Kant’s philosophy (especially practical philosophy) and/or contemporary political philosophy, legal philosophy, and (meta)ethics, demonstrated by relevant publications and editions
• Very good English skills and willingness to work in a team
Goethe University actively promotes equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion.
Applications, including CV and a three-page outline of a research project within LSR, should be submitted in electronic form only as a single PDF file by February 4, 2026, to: Prof. Dr. Joel T. Klein, J. W. Goethe University, Institute of Philosophy, N.-Wollheim-Platz 1, 60629 Frankfurt am Main: Joe.Klein@em.uni-frankfurt.de
The official job advertisement can be found here:
https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/47065183/Stellenangebote
https://www.uni-frankfurt.de/81647683/Aktuelle_Stellenangebote_vom_14__Januar_2026.pdf
