[PHILOS-L] Funded PhD Position at HU Berlin in Kant’s Theoretical Philosophy

[Christopher Benzenberg]

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Funded PhD Position at HU Berlin in Kant’s Theoretical Philosophy

Application Deadline

28 February 2025

 

Project Description

The PhD 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 the Humboldt-University of Berlin and is led by Prof. Dr. Tobias Rosefeldt, who will also be the PhD supervisor. The project benefits from a strong network of national and international collaborations. lt is embedded in the Classical German Philosophy platform, 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) and Maya Krishnan (University of Chicago).

 

The PhD student 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 research fellow 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 organise 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 services 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
• tasks for personal scientific qualification (doctoral degree)
• 65% E 13 TV-L, third-party-funding limited for 3 years
• Start date: Fall 2025
  

 

Requirements

• completed scientific university education in philosophy (Master`s degree or equivalent)
• relevant PhD project
• strong background in Kant's theoretical philosophy
• additional knowledge in one or more of the following areas desired: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Language
• fluency in English or German
• reading proficiency in German preferred

 

How to Apply

Please send your application (including cover letter, academic CV, research statement incl. description of PhD project, writing sample (ideally on Kant), 2 letters of recommendation and copies of relevant certificates and documents)  referencing the Job ID (DR/008/25) 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 sekk...@hu-berlin.de. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact: christopher...@gmail.com.

 

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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