2026 Doctoral Position in the Area of Philosophy of Science at TU Dortmund University

The DFG funded Emmy Noether Group UDNN: Scientific Understanding and Deep Neural Networks (https://udnn.tu-dortmund.de/, head: J’Prof. Dr. Florian J. Boge) invites applications for one doctoral position at the Department of Philosophy and Political Science in the Faculty of Humanities and Theology for a period of three years. The initial employment can start at the earliest possible date. According to the public tariff regulations, the salary is based on the tariff group E13 TVL with 65 % of the regular work time.

Your responsibilities:

• Cooperation with researchers in- and outside of philosophy, specifically physics and theoretical biology;
• supporting the project through research related work, including participation in (and hosting of) workshops, public scientific events, as well as online seminars;
• production of internationally visible, high-quality publications;
• presentation of your work in international conferences and workshops.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 4, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorTechnical University Dortmund
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyTechnical University Dortmund
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A top-class research environment with an international network;
• The opportunity for further academic qualification (PhD);
• The opportunity for personal development through the active support of further education and training

Requirements

• An excellent Master’s degree (University) in Philosophy;
• Additional experience in either a natural science, mathematics, or computer science;
• Excellent command of the English language; ä International experience through studies abroad or an international study environment is an asset;
• Good command of German is desirable but not required.

Application Documents

• a letter of motivation
• your CV (incl. list of publications)
• copies of your diplomas
• as well as a short summary (2 pages) of your M.A. thesis

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Complete applications including Application documents can be sent until 04.03.2026 under reference number w04-26to:

TU Dortmund University

Faculty of Humanities and Theology Emil-Figge-Str.

50 44227 Dortmund

phone: (+49) 231 755 2844

For more information, kindly visit the TU Dortmund University website.