PostDoc (m/f/d) in the project Centre for Social Critique

Organisation/Company: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Department of Philosophy, Research Field: Philosophy – Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Research Support Positions. Country: Germany. Application Deadline: 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin). Type of Contract: Temporary. Job Status: Full-time. Hours per Week: 39,4. Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026. The job is not funded through the EU Research Framework Programme. Reference Number: DR/227/25. The job is not related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure.

Offer Description

Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Department of Philosophy – PostDoc (m/f/d) in the project Centre for Social Critique with expected full-time employment – E 13 TV-L HU (third‑party funding limited until July 31, 2028).

Since 2018, the Centre for Social Critique has been dedicated to the intertwined crises of democracy and capitalism. The Centre's goal is to analyse the current social situation and to provide and further develop the fundamental conceptual tools for such analyses. With its broad thematic focus, the Centre considers the relationships between the economy, society and politics – and the potential tensions or even contradictions that arise in the process.

Responsibilities

• Scientific service in research and public events at the Centre for Social Critique in the field of social philosophy and critical theory, in particular collaboration on academic profiling, content design, results consolidation, institutional networking and public presentation of the Centre.
• Participation in the application for additional third‑party funding.
• Conception and organisation of events.
• Development of independent content contributions to the Centre's research topics.

This is not a qualification position within the meaning of the WissZeitVG (German Academic Fixed‑Term Contract Act).

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university education in philosophy and doctorate, preferably in the field of practical philosophy, political philosophy, social philosophy, social sciences or a related subject.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills (at least B2).
• Experience in organising academic conferences.
• Knowledge and experience in applying for third‑party funding.
• Knowledge and experience in academic and university management, including management of academic events and coordination of research projects/centres.
• Experience in press and public relations, event management, and writing and editing academic texts.

Please send your application (including a motivation letter, academic CV, copies of relevant certificates, a summary of the dissertation (max. 2 p.), as well as two writing samples: the published or unpublished version of the PhD thesis plus one journal article/contribution to an edited volume), referencing the job ID DR/227/25 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Rahel Jaeggi, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to .

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1. Company/Institute: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Department of Philosophy. Country: Germany. City: Berlin. Geofield.

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