The Department of Philosophy of the University of Bern (Sub-unit Practical Philosophy/ Philosophy of Law, Asst. Prof. Lisa Hecht) invites applications for a postdoc position starting September 1, 2026. The position is initially for a three-year fixed term, with the possibility of an extension.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out independent research, present this research at workshops and conferences, and publish it in scholarly journals
- Teach three courses per year
- Carry out limited administrative tasks
The successful applicant will
- Hold a PhD in philosophy, political theory or jurisprudence
- Have an area of specialization in philosophy of law, political philosophy, normative ethics, or applied ethics
- Be willing to contribute to the organization of workshops and the preparation of joint grant applications
Special consideration will be given to candidates who
- Pursue a research project in areas such as the philosophy of international law, international political philosophy, ethics of war, the ethics of self-defence, or human rights
- Are able to teach in German
Applications should include the following documents
- Short cover letter (max. 1 page)
- Curriculum vitae (no photo) containing at least the following sections: academic qualifications, publications, presentations, teaching experience, career breaks (if any)
- Research statement outlining past and planned research projects (max 2 pages)
- Writing sample (article-length, published or unpublished, may be part of the PhD thesis)
- Copies of certificates
- Contact details for two referees
Please send your application, preferably via email (PDF), by May 17, 2026, to Prof. Dr. Lisa Hecht, Department of Philosophy, University of Bern, Längassstrasse 49a, CH-3012 Bern, lisa.hecht@unibe.ch . For any questions, please contact Prof. Lisa Hecht.
Link to the job ad: https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/a3fc304e-a980-4fe9-817f-6084a42e9032