Postdoctoral Position in Philosophy, University

Institute of Philosophy, University of Bern

Start of employment: 01.03.2026 or by agreement

Employment is fixed-term for 2 years.

The Institute of Philosophy at the University of Bern offers a postdoctoral position within the project 'Worldly Indeterminacy', which is funded by an SNSF Consolidator grant. The working hypothesis of the project is that there are facts about the world that remain indeterminate no matter how much we know. The goal is to develop a metaphysical theory of this indeterminacy and to investigate its consequences for other philosophical areas.

The core project group includes two PhD students, a postdoctoral researcher (i.e., the person hired for this position), and the principal investigator (Vera Hoffmann-Kolss).

A more detailed description of the project can be found here:
Project Description

You will conduct research within the theme of the project. In addition, you will organize workshops and meetings, participate in international conferences, and regularly attend internal project meetings as well as colloquia and seminars at the Institute of Philosophy in Bern. You may also contribute to teaching and supervision in your areas of expertise.

• Excellent PhD in philosophy
• Background in areas relevant to the project (ideally metaphysics, philosophy of science, or philosophy of mind)
• Ability to conduct research at an internationally competitive level
• Willingness to actively participate in an international research project, as well as to organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and meetings
• Excellent writing and communication skills, as well as a good command of written and spoken English

• Opportunity to work in an attractive, dynamic environment with an international team of researchers
• Full funding for two years
• Remuneration according to the cantonal guidelines of the University of Bern

Your application should include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Certificates
• Description of your research interests (1,000-1,500 words)
• A letter of recommendation. The letter may be included in the application or sent directly to Vera Hoffmann-Kolss.

The Final date to receive applications is January 30, 2026. Please send your application documents as a single pdf to the following e-mail address: vera.hoffmann-kolss.

For more information, please contact Vera Hoffmann-Kolss.

The University of Bern is committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity in employment. In particular, it strives to increase the number of women in senior academic positions and welcomes applications from people with disabilities, People of Color, and people who, in the Swiss context, are from ethnic minority backgrounds.