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Research Fellow / Postdoc (f/m/x) for 2 years at the newly established “Avicenna Study Center” (ASC)

Ruhr Universität Bochum
44801 Bochum
Vollzeit
08.08.2025
Vollzeit
Ruhr Universität Bochum

Research Fellow / Postdoc (f/m/x) for 2 years at the newly established “Avicenna Study Center” (ASC)

Stellenbeschreibung

Faculty of Philology:
Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies Avicenna Study Center

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1


Research Fellow / Postdoc (f/m/x) for 2 years at the newly established “Avicenna Study Center” (ASC)

The Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies consists of two teams, one for Islamic Studies and one for Arabic Studies. The latter – led by Prof. Dr. Andreas Lammer – has a particular focus on the history of knowledge and recently founded a new center devoted to the academic investigation of the life, thought, and influence of the Muslim philosopher, physician, and scientist Avicenna (Ibn Sina). This new "Avicenna Study Center" (ASC) aims to bring together students, doctoral researchers, early career scholars, and senior colleagues, and provides an active environment for innovative research.

As a postdoctoral research associate (f/m/x) at the ASC, you will be based in Bochum and work under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Andreas Lammer. Your tasks will cover three main aspects: (1) you will serve as a science manager of the ASC and, in collaboration with its director, organise its internal structure and events; (2) you will further your own career by publishing and presenting your own research; and (3) you will develop and write one funding proposal for a research project on Avicenna per year. In case one of these projects is funded, you have a chance to receive a three year research position as a fellow of the ASC, carrying out the project.

Scope:
full-time

Duration:
fixed-term, 24 months

Start:
at the earliest possible date

Apply by:
2025-08-27

Your tasks:

  • Developing the internal structure of the ASC in collaboration with the director of the center.
  • Communicating the center's agenda in appropriate academic networks, on social media, and via email.
  • Organising and carrying out its main activities and events.
  • Devising a research idea and developing it by writing a project proposal for a suitable funding agency.
  • Working on your own publications and expanding your expertise in the field.

Your profile:

  • You have a PhD in the history of philosophy and science in the Islamic world (Philosophy, Arabic Studies, Islamic Studies, or comparable), ideally with a focus on Avicenna, his philosophy, and the reception thereof.
  • You show versatility in working with philosophical texts in Arabic and are able to read, understand, translate, and interpret classical texts at a high level.
  • You have a good understanding of the field of the history of philosophy and science in the Islamic world and innovative research ideas which advance the state of the art.
  • You possess organisation sensitivity, are flexible, proactive and service-oriented, and have good social and communication skills.
  • You have an excellent command of English, both orally and in writing.

We offer:

  • A good, active, and friendly research environment.
  • An office with access to academic resources.
  • Support in shaping your career and active mentoring.
  • Possibilities to develop your own research ides.
  • Chances to obtain a subsequent three-year research position.

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

Please make sure that your application includes the following documents: (a) a letter of motivation / (b) your CV, including a publication list and the contact details of two references / (c) a writing sample in English (e.g. a published article, doctoral dissertation, or forthcoming publication) / (d) a short description of two ideas for a research project (200-250 words each). A qualified application is expected. The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews.


The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.


The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Prof. Dr. Andreas Lammer Tel.: +49 234 3225-126

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-08-27. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4492.

Online application