University of Konstanz Offers Four Postdoctoral Fellowships

University of Konstanz Offers Four Postdoctoral Fellowships

The Zukunftskolleg at the University of Konstanz, Germany, invites applications for four two-year Postdoctoral Fellowships across the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. The programme supports outstanding early-career researchers in developing independent research profiles within an international and interdisciplinary academic environment. (Stellenbörse)

Fellowship Details

• Organisation: University of Konstanz

• Institute: Zukunftskolleg – Institute for Advanced Study

• Position: Postdoctoral Fellow

• Number of Fellowships: 04

• Employment: Full-time

• Salary Grade: E13 TV-L

• Reference Number: 2026/138

• Location: Konstanz, Germany

• Duration: Two years

• Preferred Start Date: 1 April 2027

• Application Deadline: 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM CET

Subject to the submission of an external grant proposal, the appointment may be extended for an additional year. A position may also, in principle, be divided into two part-time appointments. (Stellenbörse)

Research Scope

Applications are welcomed from researchers whose proposed projects align with an academic discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.

Selected fellows will become members of both the Zukunftskolleg and an academic department at the university. They may also seek affiliation with one of the university’s Clusters of Excellence:

• Politics of Inequality

• Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour

The working language of the Zukunftskolleg is English. (Stellenbörse)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should:

• Hold a doctoral degree awarded between 30 September 2024 and 1 October 2026.

• Demonstrate academic excellence, research independence and strong teamwork capabilities.

• Propose a research project connected with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.

• Not hold a permanent professorship.

• Not possess a habilitation or equivalent qualification such as Venia legendi.

Earlier doctoral completion dates may be considered in cases involving parental leave or employment outside academia. Candidates with externally funded positions transferable to Konstanz may also apply. (Stellenbörse)

Applicants are encouraged to contact a potential academic host at the University of Konstanz before applying. Support from a university department can strengthen the application.

International research or teaching experience and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration will be considered advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Selected fellows will:

• Develop and implement an independent research project.

• Build a strong academic and research profile.

• Participate actively in the Zukunftskolleg’s weekly meetings.

• Contribute to its interdisciplinary and international research community.

• Reside in Konstanz or the surrounding area during the fellowship.

Fellowship Benefits

The Zukunftskolleg provides:

• An individual research allowance.

• Professional research infrastructure and workspace.

• Funding opportunities for research assistants, travel, equipment and collaborative projects.

• Access to international research networks and academic mentors.

• Career-development and research-support services.

• Opportunities to invite senior research partners to Konstanz.

• An international and interdisciplinary community of early-career researchers.

There is no compulsory teaching requirement, although fellows may teach in collaboration with a university department. (Stellenbörse)

Application Requirements

Applications must be submitted in English and include:

• Letter of motivation

• Research proposal

• Curriculum vitae

• Academic writing sample

• Two reference letters

Referees may submit their letters directly by email before the application deadline.

How to Apply

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted through the official University of Konstanz online application portal.

Official Vacancy and Application Portal

https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/47ea117d40ac0aa2409ab5ecf4ed18ee0afb70cc

Application Deadline: 12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM CET

Contact

zukunftskolleg-application@uni-konstanz.de

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