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Postdoc Opportunities in Philosophy in Switzerland

Postdoc Positions in philosophy in switzerland

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Universities with open postdoc positions in philosophy in Switzerland include University of Zurich, EPFL and University of Basel.

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University of Zurich

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The University of Zurich invites applications for a 50% Postdoctoral Researcher position in family-focused, participatory sepsis research , starting in January 2027 or by agreement. The role is part of the PPIE/Family Work Package of Learn4Sepsis, a University Medicine Zurich research ecosystem for precision medicine and healthcare in sepsis. The postdoctoral researcher will lead work on age-sensitive patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), research co-design across the Learn4Sepsi...

Nursing
Participatory Action Research
Psychology
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2 days ago

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Pascale Willemsen

University of Zurich

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The Department of Philosophy at the University of Zurich is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for the SNSF-funded projects Shining Light on Praise and The Social Power of Praise . The projects sit at the intersection of moral philosophy and experimental philosophy, examining the nature, mechanisms, and social impact of moral praise. The Zurich positions are dedicated to empirical and experimental research. Postdoctoral researchers will conduct high-quality research on moral praise, co-auth...

Psychology
Cognitive Science
Social Cognition
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1 week ago

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EPFL

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This postdoctoral position is based in the Digital and Cognitive Musicology Lab at EPFL Lausanne , within a research environment that emphasizes state-of-the-art work, international collaboration, and interaction with renowned experts. The lab is presented as part of a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, offering a dynamic setting for research at the intersection of digital methods and cognitive approaches to music. The project focus is centered on musicology with a digital...

Computer Science
Psychology
Cognitive Science
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1 week ago

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University of Basel

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The Rhine AI research group, led by Prof. I. Bogunovic in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Basel, Switzerland, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The project, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, focuses on the post-training of diffusion-based large language models (dLLMs) and improving their reasoning capabilities. The postdoctoral researcher will develop reinforcement-learning meth...

Computer Science
Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
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1 week ago

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ETH Zurich

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ETH Zurich is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral researcher in Science, Technology and Society (STS) within the Ethics, Technology and Society research group in the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. The successful candidate will develop qualitative, empirical research on how youth, parents, and guardians understand and respond to the impacts of digital technologies on children and young adults in Switzerland and Europe. The project, States of Anxiety: Exper...

Anthropology
Environmental Science
Sociology
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2 weeks ago

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University of Basel

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Senior Research Fellow (Oberassistenz) in Cultural Studies and European Ethnology at the University of Basel, Switzerland. This is a postdoctoral opening (60%) starting in the spring semester of 2027, with the appointment beginning on 1.2.2027. The post is designed for researchers aiming to complete a habilitation while contributing to a dynamic department working across culture, everyday life, politics, globalization, migration, mobility, anthropology of knowledge, science and technology studie...

Anthropology
Sociology
Visual Culture
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2 weeks ago

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University of St. Gallen

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Postdoctoral positions in NLP, Human-Centered AI, and Conversational AI are available at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland through the SNSF-funded interdisciplinary project CREST-AI . The project sits at the intersection of Natural Language Processing , Human-Centered AI , Conversational AI , Large Language Models , philosophy, and law. The research aims to develop interactive language technologies that can detect gaps and misconceptions in user understanding and provide adaptive, ground...

Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Information Technology
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2 weeks ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Tabular Foundation Models for Building and District Energy Systems This postdoctoral opportunity is a collaboration between the Urban Energy Systems Laboratory at EMPA and the Intelligent Maintenance and Operations Systems (IMOS) Laboratory at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The project sits at the intersection of computer science , electrical engineering , mechanical engineering , physics , and statistics , with a strong focus on machine learning for...

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
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3 weeks ago

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Ranjodh Singh Dhaliwal

University of Basel

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Postdoctoral opening in AI and interpretation , with a focus on LLM interpretability and explainability , in a project that combines technical and humanistic perspectives. The position is part of an SNSF-funded project and is described as a four-year postdoc with access to a strong STS, media studies, and digital humanities ecosystem in Basel. Institution/location: University of Basel, Switzerland. Funding: salary range of approximately CHF 68,000 to 78,000 per year, with good working and living...

Computer Science
Sociology
Information Technology
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3 weeks ago

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EPFL

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EPFL is advertising a PhD position in Integrated Design and Optimization within the STI IGM LAMD group in Neuchatel, Switzerland . The project is part of TurboImpact , a Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network focused on the design, optimization, material selection, and manufacturing of small-scale turbomachinery for applications such as heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, and gas turbines. The research emphasis is on model order reduction , surrogate modeling , machine learning / AI , ...

Computer Science
Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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2 weeks ago

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ETH Zurich

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Doctoral Researcher / PhD Position in Sustainable Supply Chain Management at ETH Zurich The Supply Chain Management Group at ETH Zurich’s Department of Management, Technology, and Economics is inviting applications for a PhD student / doctoral researcher position focused on sustainable supply chain management . The project examines how companies manage social sustainability issues in supply chains, including modern slavery and unsafe working conditions, in the context of emerging supply chain du...

Statistical Analysis
Business Administration
Business
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1 month ago

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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is advertising a full-time PhD student position in Operations, Economics and Strategy at the Chair of Operations, Economics and Strategy (OES) within the College of Management of Technology. The position sits at the intersection of economics, operations research, strategy, optimization, decision-making under uncertainty, market design, pricing, and dynamic systems . The research mission of OES is to conduct world-class research and teaching on orga...

Computer Science
Mathematics
Operations Research
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Living costs in Switzerland

Estimated costs in Switzerland.

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Switzerland

Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

CHF132

$150/yr

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Utilities & Connectivity

Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

CHF845

$960/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

CHF9.5k

$10,800/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Hochschule Luzern

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Switzerland

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Neuropsychology

Social Psychology

Psychology

Personality Traits

Personality Studies

Group Leader, Urban and Financial Geography

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Cultural Geography

Development Economics

Social Housing

Real Estate Economics

Urbanism

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Philosophy Of Mind

Epistemology

Philosophy

Moral Philosophy

Applied Ethics

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University of Geneva

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Social Psychology

Philosophy Of Mind

Psychology

Philosophy

Neuroscience

University of Zurich

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Philosophy Of Mind

Political Philosophy

Philosophy

Moral Philosophy

Applied Ethics

Visiting Professor of Philosophy

University of Lucerne

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Switzerland

Research Interests

Theology

Comparative Religion

Philosophy

Christian Studies

Philosophy Of Religion

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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