PhD-Researcher - Bochum

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

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• Candidates need to possess an outstanding master’s degree in philosophy, cognitive science, or theoretical chemistry
• Candidates who have an outstanding degree in philosophy need to have some additional proven competence in philosophy of science or an area of cognitive science
• Candidates who have an outstanding degree in computer science or theoretical chemistry need to have sufficient familiarity with philosophical methods. As a standard of orientation: these candidates should have proven evidence of courses with at least 20 credit points (or equivalent proven studies) in philosophy or theoretical cognitive science.

We offer:

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
• Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
• Options for flexible working (mobile working and teleworking)
• Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade TVL E-13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Your application should contain two PDF files: - First PDF file should contain your personal documents: a short letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates and records, description (max. 1 page plus references) in English language on a potential dissertation in the research area “Ethics and Metaethics for Science and the use of AI in science and society” - Second PDF file should contain exemplary reading material of your writing: if possible, important publication; if not possible, the key chapter of your Master’s or Diploma thesis The interviews will be held online in late November-early December 2025.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. 

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Tetiana Adler Tel.: +49 234 32 28339
Valerie Zarges Tel.: +49 234 32 28139

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-11-19. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5063.

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