Job Advertisement in Jewish Studies
The Faculty of Theology at the University of Göttingen is seeking to fill a position as a
Research Assistant (f/m/d)
in the Department of Judaic Studies / Jewish Studies, starting on June 1, 2025, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for a fixed term of 36 months (3 years), with a part-time work schedule of 50% of the regular weekly working hours (currently 19.9 hours/week). The salary is based on pay group 13 TV-L.
The position is intended to support the qualification of early-career researchers and offers the opportunity for a doctoral degree in the research area of Jewish Modern Thought.
Responsibilities:
- Independent scholarly work with the aim of obtaining a PhD, preferably in the field of Jewish Stud-ies
- Participation in the organizational tasks of the department
- Support for the research activities of the chairholder Independent
- A successfully completed degree in Jewish Studies, Theology, or a closely related field .
- Willingness to work in a team
- Knowledge of the Hebrew language
Your Profile:
For inquiries, please contact, Ms. Inge Höhl: inge.hoehl@theologie.uni-goettingen.de
The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in fields where they are underrepresented and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The university also considers itself a family-friendly institution and promotes the compatibility of work and family life. The university is particularly committed to the professional participation of people with disabilities and welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from individuals with disabilities will be given preference. If applicable, disability status or the need for equal treatment should be included in the application.
Please submit your application, including a brief cover letter, a concise project outline, your CV, degree certificates, and a digital copy of your thesis, in a single PDF document to:
inge.hoehl@theologie.uni-goettingen.de
Address: Theologische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Judaistik, Platz der Göttinger Sieben 2, 37073 Göttingen.
Note:
Your electronic documents will be deleted after a retention period of three months after completion of the procedure.
We would like to point out that the submission of the application constitutes consent to the processing of your applicant data by us under data protection law. You can find more information on the legal basis and use of data in the
information sheet on the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO).
Göttingen, April 9th, 2025