Summary
The University of Konstanz is seeking four early-career postdoctoral researchers for 2-year fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg. The Zukunftskolleg is an Institute for Advanced Study that supports independent research, interdisciplinary exchange, and career development.
2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, Germany
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow (Full-time, E 13 TV-L)
| Job Detail | Information |
| Reference No. | 2026/138 |
| Preferred Start Date | April 1st, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 years (may be extended conditionally or divided into two half-time positions) |
| Working Language | English |
Research Area: Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. (Fellows can also be affiliated with the “Politics of Inequality” or “Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour” Clusters of Excellence).
2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, Germany
Location: Konstanz, Germany (or surroundings)
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree granted between September 30, 2024, and October 1, 2026 (earlier graduation may be accepted for specific leave or outside academia work).
- Must not hold a permanent professorship, habilitation, or equivalent (Venia legendi).
- Candidates with their own transferrable funding are eligible.
- The proposed research project must tie in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
- International experience and interest in interdisciplinary topics are assets.
Job Description:
- Develop and implement your own research project and profile.
- Participate actively in weekly Zukunftskolleg meetings and contribute to the interdisciplinary postdoctoral community.
- Benefit from professional infrastructure, a research allowance, and access to funding for cooperative projects, travel, and equipment.
- No teaching obligation, but opportunities to teach are available.
How to Apply:
- Contact a potential local host researcher at the University of Konstanz.
- Submit all materials (motivation letter, research proposal, CV, writing sample, and two letters of reference) in English via the Online Application Portal.
- Include a reflection note on how your research relates to the 17 UN SDGs in your motivation letter.
- Referees must send letters of reference directly via email to zukunftskolleg-application@uni-konstanz.de.
Last Date for Apply: October 12, 2026, 11:00 am (CET)
