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Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne
make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in
science, technology, and administration.

As one of the largest teaching and research institutions in
the humanities in Europe, the Faculty of Arts and Huma-
nities at the University of Cologne stands for outstanding
thematic diversity in modern research and teaching. It
offers a thematically broad range of courses as well as a
versatile international research profile with renowned insti-
tutions, special research areas and graduate schools.

YOUR TASKS

» Teaching commitment of 3 semester hours per week in
the field of Premodern Jewish Studies

» Organizational tasks at the Institute, in particular colla-
boration in the conception and implementation of an
international conference in Premodern Jewish Studies

» Conception and implementation of own doctoral pro-
ject in any aspect of Jewish Studies in the premodern
era, broadly defined

YOUR PROFILE

» A completed degree in Jewish Studies, History, Cultural
Studies, or a related field

» Good command of English and German, as well as
language skills relevant to own research project

» Applicants should submit a concise (max. 3 page) pro-
ject description outlining their research project, with a
brief cover letter, CV, and relevant degree certificate(s)
in a single PDF document

WE OFFER

» Opportunity for doctoral qualification
» A diverse working environment with equal opportuni-

ties
» Support in balancing work and family life
» Extensive advanced training opportunities
» Occupational health management offers
» Flexible working time models
» Opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities
and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially
in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North
Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG
NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all
suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality,
ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual
orientation and identity.

The position is available from 1 October on a part-time
basis (25,89 hours per week). The position is to be filled
for a fixed term until 30 September 2028. If the applicant
meets the relevant wage requirements and has obtained
the appropriate personal qualifications, the salary is
based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale
for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications
without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de. The
reference number is Wiss2506-09. The application dead-
line is 15 July 2025. For further information, please contact
Agata Paluch (nfuchs1@uni-koeln.de) and take a look at our
FAQs.

Research Associate (f/m/x) in Premodern Jewish Studies

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

at the Martin Buber Institute for Jewish Studies