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The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.
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Zukunftskolleg is an Institute for Advanced Study for early-career postdoctoral researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. The Zukunftskolleg offers postdoctoral researchers Independence for their research, interdisciplinary and intergenerational exchange as well as intra-university integration and international contacts. The working language is English.

Each fellow is a member of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. Additionally, fellows of the Zukunftskolleg can be affiliated with the Clusters of Excellence at the University of Konstanz: "Politics of Inequality" or to the "Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour".

The target group consists of excellent early-career postdoctoral researchers who demonstrate scientific excellence, research independence, and a strong capacity for teamwork, indicating high potential for a successful academic career The applications are evaluated in a two-stage process by international reviewers. The candidates will be informed about the decision around mid-February 2027.

Requirements

• You should be in possession of a doctoral degree granted between 30 September 2024 and 1 October 2026. Earlier graduation dates may be accepted in case of maternity/paternity leave, or working contracts outside academia;
• Candidates must not hold a permanent professorship, or have a habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi);
• Candidates with their own position funded by another programme, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible;
• Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz. They are invited to include in their motivation letter a reflection note on how their research relates to the 17 SDGs of the UN;
• Applicants should contact potential local host among the researchers at the University of Konstanz in order to ensure appropriate affiliation. Support from a department strengstens the application;
• International experience in teaching or research, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics are an asset.