Stellenangebote
02.07.2026
Postdoctoral Researcher Position (f/m/d, E13 TV-L, 100%)
Faculty of Humanities
Application deadline : 17.08.2026
We invite applications for a
postdoctoral fellowship (f/m/d, E13 TV-L, 100%, 3 years)
in the framework of the DFG-WEAVE project ‘Aristotle on Soul and Senses: Exchanges between Latin and Greek Transmissions of De anima and De sensu’ (EXDADS), carried out in collaboration between the University of Tübingen and KU Leuven (Belgium). The PI’s of the project are Klaus Corcilius (Tübingen) and Lisa Devriese (KU Leuven) and Pieter Beullens (KU Leuven).
The project examines the medieval Latin translations of Aristotle’s De anima and De sensu, their Greek sources, and the dynamic exchanges between both traditions. The successful candidate will prepare a critical edition of the Latin translation of Aristotle's De anima by William of Moerbeke, in close collaboration with the team in Tübingen and with the parallel team based in Leuven. The candidate will collaborate with research carried out within the same period at KU Leuven by T. Nelis (FitMA) on the earlier Latin translation of De anima by James of Venice and at the University of Tübingen by J. Winzenrieth (TIDA) on the Greek manuscript transmission of De anima. Applicants are warmly encouraged to apply both for this position at the University of Tübingen and for the parallel postdoctoral position at KU Leuven. Both researchers will work in very close partnership, sharing data and methods, and attend regular joint workshops.
This editorial project is embedded in several projects: the ERC Advanced Grant TIDA at the University of Tübingen, the ERC Starting Grant FitMA at KU Leuven, and the international project Aristoteles Latinus at KU Leuven.
Responsibilities
The selected applicant will conduct independent research as member of the EXDADS-team and within the aims of the project. The selected applicant will participate in the organization of common activities related to the project, such as team meetings, presentations, and conferences, and in the research activities of TIDA in which the project is embedded. The selected candidate will also work in close collaboration with the partner postdoctoral fellows in Tübingen and Leuven.
Profile
The candidate has
- a PhD degree in Arts, Philosophy, or another relevant subject, concluded with excellent results (or will have it before the start of the employment), and meet the requirements for recruitment as a postdoctoral fellow.
- good command of academic English.
- excellent knowledge of medieval Latin and ancient Greek.
- Experience in palaeography and critical editing of – medieval – Latin texts is an advantage. Acquaintance with ancient and / or medieval philosophy is an advantage.
The candidate is
- prepared to develop further expertise in ancient and medieval philosophy.
- motivated to contribute to the overall goals of the project in close cooperation with the other team members and partner teams. For that purpose, the candidate is prepared to conduct their research at the partner institution in Leuven for up to three months.
Offer
The successful candidate will be employed at the University of Tübingen under the standard conditions. The fellowship provides for training opportunities, social and health benefits, and office space. Remote working is possible within the rules of the University of Tübingen insofar as it does not interfere with the necessities of functioning as a team member.
Interested?
Please submit your application by using the application tool. The application should include
- CV (including at least the obtained degrees and other relevant experience)
- A motivational statement (1 page max.) that explains how the topic of the project fits within your academic career and research interests
Preferred starting date: October 1, 2026
For further information, please contact Klaus Corcilius klaus.corcilius@uni-tuebingen.de.
You can apply for this job no later than August 17, 2026. Please send your application electronically as a single pdf file to klaus.corcilius@uni-tuebingen.de
The University of Tübingen is committed to equity and diversity and actively promotes equal opportunities. The University seeks to raise the number of women in research and therefore encourages qualified female academics to apply for the position. Disabled candidates will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. The employment will be handled by the central administration of the University of Tübingen.
Share
