Philosopher (f/m/d)

Your Tasks

• Based on a thorough literature review, you will systematically summarize the current state of research on care ethics for the project.
• You will develop a care-ethical framework for issues related to mobility systems, drawing on debates regarding mobility and transport justice as well as energy ethics.
• Through publications and academic presentations, you will make your research findings visible and contribute to the scholarly discussion in this field.
• Together with the participants of the International Research Training Group CL4Land, you will actively shape international research collaboration.
• You will cooperate in particular with the University of Melbourne's parallel project on road infrastructure, indigenous land rights, food security, and forest areas in South Palawan, and jointly address empirical questions regarding vulnerability, mobility systems, and care.

Your Profile

• a completed academic degree (Master) in philosophy
• basic knowledge of empirical social research
• in-depth knowledge of ethics and, ideally, care ethics
• very good written and spoken English skills
• openness to working in interdisciplinary collaborations
• strong ability to reflect and work in a team
• ability to present complex academic topics precisely
• interest in international research collaboration and scientific communication

We Offer

• Science for Impact :
  Engage with topics of societal relevance - in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.
• Flexible Working Hours :
  Take advantage of flexible-hours schemes, remote-work options, part-time models, and a 30-day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work-life balance.
• Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities :
  We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing-education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.
• Family-friendliness :
  The "KIT-Family +" program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent-child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.
• Stay Healthy :
  Under the motto "Fit at KIT - Body, Mind and Soul," we promote your well-being through fitness classes, mental-health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.
• Individualised Extra Benefits :
  Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Job locationKarlsruhe (and Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen)

Salary
Salary category 13 TV-L; classification is based on personal and professional qualifications.

Contract duration3 years

Contact person in line-managementProf. Dr. Dr. Rafaela Hillerbrand,
[email protected]

If you have general questions about the application process, please contactKatja Wenz
Personalservice (PSE)
[email protected]
+49 721 608-25093

At KIT we value the diversity of our employees; different perspectives and backgrounds enrich our work. We therefore welcome applications from all candidates. Women are especially encouraged to apply. Applications from recognized severely disabled individuals are given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal.

Application up to: 2026-06-19
Job posting number: 246/2026