Academic Councilor as an academic staff member at a university

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A major German university seeks a Postdoc in Historical Linguistics to collaborate in research, teach, and support academic programs starting April 1, 2026. The role requires a doctorate in Historical Linguistics, strong experience in teaching, and high proficiency in German (C2). Additional benefits include secure remuneration and flexible working hours. This permanent position encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, especially women and individuals with disabilities.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

30 days' vacation

Transparent remuneration according to federal agreements

Support for parents and carers

Health and sports facilities on campus

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate in a field relevant to the position.
• Experience of at least 2.5 years in a primary occupation.
• Experience in university teaching related to German linguistics.

Aufgaben

• Collaboration in research focused on historical grammar.
• Support in organizing specialist conferences/workshops.
• Teaching historical linguistics of German.

Kenntnisse

Very good written and spoken German (C2 level)

Experience in university teaching

Experience in academic self-administration

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Historical Linguistics

Scientific university degree in German linguistics

Jobbeschreibung

Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Department Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 10 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number J279-2025 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.

The position is to be filled at the German Institute in Department 05: Philosophy and Philology.

• Collaboration in research with a focus on historical grammar and a contrastive approach (Germanic languages and/or varieties of German)
• Support in acquiring third-party funding and organizing specialist conferences/workshops
• Teaching (8 semester hours per week) in historical linguistics of German, including the above-mentioned areas of focus
• Continuous support for the executive management
• Support in the accreditation/reaccreditation of degree programs
• Independent development of concepts for student recruitment and external presentation of the institute (CHE ranking, advertising, flyers, social media, university platforms, etc.)
• Joint Responsibility for the structure and content of theInstitute's website

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in§ 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate:

• A successfully completed scientific university degree inGerman linguistics with a focus on language history
• A doctorate in a field relevant to the position, in Historical Linguistics
• Post-graduation at least 2.5 years of experience in a primary occupation
• Experience in university teaching (corresponding to the subject profile)
• Experience in academic self-administration, preferably in the development and (re-)accreditation of degree programs
• Very good written and spoken German (C2 level)

If the legal requirements for civil servants are not (or not yet) met, employment as an academic member of staff may be possible.

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Research Field Language sciences » Linguistics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• Secure and transparent remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states as well as additional benefits such as an annual special payment and company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life
• Homeoffice - proportionate opportunity for mobile working
• Support for parents and carers, daycare places and a wide range of health and sports facilities on campus

Selection process

Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [Cover letter, resume, relevant (work) references (with German recognition, if applicable)], list of publications, doctoral thesis, doctoral certificate, a relevant publication and evidence of teaching and academic self-administration by 1/10/2026, via the „ Apply now “ button.

Additional comments

The position is remunerated according to salary grade A 13 LBesG and is to be filled as a permanent civil servant position as of April 1, 2026.

JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.

We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female candidates to apply.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.