Postdoctoral Research Position at the Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists

The Center for the History of Women Philosophers and Scientists (directed by Prof. Dr. Ruth Edith Hagengruber) at Paderborn University is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) in the DFG-funded project Historical Critical Digital Edition of the handwritten version of Émilie Du Châtelet’s Institutions de physique.

The position (TV-L 13) is to start on or after August 1, 2025. It is available either for 12 months at 100% or for 24 months at 50%, depending on the applicant’s preference and project needs. A continuation of the position in a future project phase is pending funding approval.

Project Scope
This project represents the third funding phase of the internationally acclaimed Du Châtelet edition project. The focus is on preparing the online edition and supporting its critical and historical commentary. The role requires in-depth engagement with Enlightenment-era philosophy and science.

Eligibility Requirements

• A completed PhD in philosophy with a research focus in early modern philosophy

• Demonstrated expertise in Enlightenment thought, particularly French philosophy and science

• Experience working with historical manuscripts

• Proficiency in both French and English

• Familiarity with the works of Émilie Du Châtelet is an advantage

• Experience with digital text editing is welcome, though not required

• Willingness to contribute actively to the scholarly and institutional profile of the Center

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours and mobile working options

• A family-friendly, equal-opportunity work environment

• Access to university-wide health, counseling, and training programs

• Childcare and campus sports programs

• TV-L benefits including annual bonuses and pension contributions

Paderborn University encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Applications from persons with disabilities or equivalent status are expressly welcome.

Application Deadline: June 9, 2025
Please submit a single PDF containing your motivation letter, CV, doctoral certificate, publication list, and up to three writing samples to:
petra.grosse.holling@upb.de
(Ref. No. 6937)

Job interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

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