Doctoral Assistant at 83% for the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Neuchâtel

Chair of Theoretical Philosophy
Prof. Kathrin Koslicki

Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Tilo-Frey Room 1
CH-2000 Neuchâtel

Doctoral Assistant at 83%
for the Chair of Theoretical Philosophy
at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Neuchâtel

Start date:March 1, 2026, or by agreement.

Contract duration: 1 year, renewable three times (4 years in total).

Salary: Based on current 2025 salary figures, a doctoral assistant at 83% receives an annual salary of CHF 61’423.70 in their first year; CHF 64’216.69 in their second year; CHF 67’009.14 in their third year; and CHF 72’591.34 in their fourth year. Updated salary figures for subsequent years are not yet available.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Conduct research for a doctoral thesis under the supervision of Professor Kathrin Koslicki;
• Teach two hours per week;
• Participate in the evaluation and supervision of exams;
• Supervise and advise students;
• Be actively involved in the development of the Institute of Philosophy (organizing conferences, promoting philosophy, etc.);
• Participate in the weekly research seminar as well as other seminars and conferences organized by the Institute;
• Present work related to your doctoral research at international seminars;
• Participate in doctoral schools and other doctoral-level training programs;
• Publish articles related to the thesis;
• Plan a stay abroad during the thesis;
• Be present at the Institute on a daily basis (an office and computer equipment will be provided).

Desired profile:

• Master’s degree in philosophy.
• Solid foundation in logic and metaphysics.
• Curiosity and ability to conduct original research.
• Autonomy and initiative.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Mastery of French and English.

Application file:

A cover letter (one page), a thesis proposal (one page), a curriculum vitae and copies of diplomas, a writing sample of no more than 5 pages (from a term paper, master’s thesis, etc.), as well as the names of three references who can be contacted for letters of recommendation must be sent as a single PDF document by email to Prof. Kathrin Koslicki ([emailprotected] ) by December 15, 2025.

The following websites can also be consulted for further information:

Statutes and salary:https://www.unine.ch/srh/assistant-e-s-doctorante-s

The Institute of Philosophy:http://www.unine.ch/philo/home.html

The University of Neuchâtel promotes diversity among its staff and is committed to offering a non-discriminatory work environment.