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University of Tübingen

Postdoctoral Researcher in Ethics, Human Origins, and Repatriation at the University of Tübingen University of Tübingen in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Anthropology

Funding

Paid postdoctoral position at E13 TV-L, 100%, initially for three years with the option of extension.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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Germany

University

University of Tübingen

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Keywords

Anthropology
Sociology
Biology
Philosophy
Research Ethics
Archaeology
History
Prehistory
Engineering Ethics
Decolonization

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About this position

Postdoctoral researcher position at the Ethics Laboratory of the Cluster of Excellence HUMAN ORIGINS, University of Tübingen, Germany.

The role sits at the intersection of ethics, philosophy, research ethics, field ethics, and the ethics of science, with strong relevance to human origins, repatriation, decolonization, and prehistory. The lab develops ethical standards and best practices for research in human origins and supports ethical reflection across a multidisciplinary cluster combining scientific, archaeological, and humanities approaches.

Responsibilities include conducting independent research, writing grant proposals, advising cluster members on ethical aspects of planned research, securing ethics approvals, building reciprocal collaborations with Indigenous and local communities, and organizing workshops, lecture series, and conferences.

Applicants should hold a PhD in philosophy or ethics and have strong experience in research ethics and ethics of science. Publications in respected international journals, experience in multidisciplinary teamwork, grant-writing experience, and excellent English communication skills are required. Experience with repatriation, decolonization, and prehistory is especially welcome.

This is a paid postdoctoral position at E13 TV-L, 100%, initially for three years with the option of extension. The application deadline is 30 November 2026. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF by email to Dr. Leonie Bossert. Interviews are planned for January 2027.

Funding details

Paid postdoctoral position at E13 TV-L, 100%, initially for three years with the option of extension.

What's required

PhD in philosophy or ethics; well-rounded experience in research ethics, field ethics, and ethics of science, with especially welcome experience in repatriation, decolonization, and prehistory; publications in renowned subject-relevant international journals; demonstrated creativity and ability to address fundamental ethical questions in human origins research; experience working in multidisciplinary teams at the interface of philosophy/ethics and the natural sciences; experience writing grant proposals; excellent written and spoken English.

How to apply

Prepare a single PDF application including a cover letter, research proposal, CV with publications/talks/events/funding, and degree certificates. Email the application to Dr. Leonie Bossert by 30 November 2026. Interviews are planned for January 2027.

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