Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Abteilung Haushalt und Personal

Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Department of Philosophy

The postdoc position is part of the DFG project “Reasonable Ideals: Metaphysics and Meta-metaphysics in Kant's Transcendental Dialectic”. This project re-examines Kant's Transcendental Dialectic, challenging the traditional view that Kant held a purely negative attitude towards rationalist metaphysics. lnstead, the project aims to uncover Kant's nuanced and, at times, positive take on the ideas of reason-the soul, the world, and God. In doing so, it offers fresh insights into Kant scholarship that also open new avenues for contemporary debates in (meta-)metaphysics.

The project is based at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and is led by Prof. Dr. Tobias Rosefeldt. ln addition to the postdoc position there is also a PhD position in the project. The project benefits from a strong network of national and international collaborations. lt is embedded in the platform www.cgp-berlin.de which connects Kant scholars in the Berlin region. In addition, the project is supported by the following international partners: Andrew Chignell (Princeton University), Eric Watkins (UCSD), Nicholas Stang (University of Toronto), Maya Krishnan (University of Chicago) and Christopher Benzenberg (Notre Dame).

The postdoc will be expected to contribute original research on the themes of the project. Active participation in Kant reading groups, the weekly colloquium and other scholarly activities is expected. The postdoc should contribute to a vibrant intellectual community. This will be matched by substantial institutional support. There will be funding for (international) travel and financial support to organize workshops on topics of choice. There will also be opportunities to engage with the scholars and partners affiliated with the project. There will be teaching opportunities, but teaching is not required.

Job description:

• scientific service in research in the DFG-funded project “Reasonable Ideals: Metaphysics and Meta-metaphysics in Kant's Transcendental Dialectic”
• active participation in Kant reading groups, the weekly colloquium and other scholarly activities within the DFG-funded project

Requirements:

• completed scientific university education and doctorate in philosophy
• strong background in Kant's Theoretical Philosophy, especially Kant's Transcendental Dialectic
• fluency in English or German (min. C1)
• strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas desired: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language
• reading proficiency in German desired

Please send your application (including cover letter, academic CV, research statement incl. description of the postdoc project and your previous engagement with Kant's Transcendental Dialectic, a writing sample on Kant, names of two persons who could send letters of recommendation, and copies of relevant certificates and documents), referencing the job ID to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of Philosophy, Prof. Dr. Tobias Rosefeldt, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to Hendrik Liermann: sekkldph@hu-berlin.de.

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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