2-Year Postdoctoral Fellowships at Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, Germany

Summary

The Zukunftskolleg at the University of Konstanz invites applications for four 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships. The program is designed for excellent early-career researchers who wish to develop and implement an independent research project. The fellowship fosters research independence, interdisciplinary exchange, intra-university integration, and international networking in an English-speaking environment.

Designation

Postdoctoral Fellow

Quick Overview

Research Area

Open to all disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz

. Fellows are members of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. Additionally, fellows may affiliate with the Clusters of Excellence:

• Politics of Inequality
• Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour

Location

Konstanz, Germany

Eligibility / Qualifications

• Academic Age: Must hold a doctoral degree granted between 30 September 2024 and 1 October 2026 (earlier dates accepted for maternity/paternity leave or non-academic contracts).
• Current Status: Candidates must not hold a permanent professorship, or have a habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi).
• Disciplinary Fit: Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
• Host Support: Applicants should contact a potential local host among the researchers at the university to ensure appropriate affiliation; department support strengthens the application.
• Desirable Skills: International experience in teaching or research and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Research: Develop, implement, and lead an independent research project to build up your own research profile.
• Engagement: Participate actively in the regular weekly meetings (Jour Fixe) of the Zukunftskolleg and contribute to a vibrant team of interdisciplinary postdoctoral researchers.
• Residency: Maintain your primary place of residence in Konstanz or its immediate surroundings.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in English as a single PDF document via the Online Application Platform

. Ensure your application includes the following supporting materials:

1. Letter of Motivation: Maximum 1 page (includes an optional reflection on how your research relates to the 17 UN SDGs).
2. Research Proposal: Maximum 5 pages, including references.
3. Curriculum Vitae.
4. Writing Sample: Maximum 30 single pages.
5. Reference Letters: Two letters of reference.

Note: Exceeding the maximum page limits for the motivation letter, research proposal, or writing sample will render your application ineligible.

Last Date to Apply

12 October 2026, 11:00 am CET

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