Postdoctoral Research Associate (f/m/d) in the area of Public Anthropology – Culture in Practic[...]

University of Bremen; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent research university in Germany seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Public Anthropology starting April 2026. The desired candidate will engage in teaching, guide students, and conduct research focused on Environmental Humanities. Applicants should possess a PhD with a strong background in anthropological theories and methods. The role supports flexible work arrangements and includes various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Annual special payment

30 days holiday per year

Flexible working hours

Further education opportunities

Public transport job ticket

Qualifikationen

• A completed PhD degree focusing on Public Anthropology and Environmental Humanities.
• Excellent knowledge of anthropological theory and research methods.
• Very good language skills in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Teach and supervise students in anthropology.
• Participate in research projects related to public anthropology.
• Conduct own scientific work on a postdoctoral project.

Kenntnisse

Anthropological theory

Ethnographic methods

Teaching and supervising students

Research collaboration

Organizational skills

Language skills in English and German

Ausbildung

PhD in Public Anthropology or equivalent

Master’s in Social and Cultural Anthropology or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Bremen Department Faculty 9 - Cultural Studies Research Field Anthropology » Cultural anthropology Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 12 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Negotiable Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number A244-25 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Research of Faculty 9 (Cultural Studies) at the University of Bremen is looking to fill a postdoctoral position associated with the Working Group of Public Anthropology (Prof. Dr. Nasima Selim), beginning April 1, 2026 or earlieras:

Postdoctoral Research Associate (f/m/d)
Pay grade 13 TV-L

with 100% of weekly working hours (39,2 hours) for a fixed term of three years with the possibility of extension only under certain conditions of qualification

in the area of Public Anthropology – Culture in Practice and Transfer.

The position is suitable for part-time work.

Details are to be agreed upon with the relevant department, if applicable.

The temporary position is for academic qualification in accordance with § 2 para. 1 of WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). Accordingly, only applicants who still have the relevant qualification periods in accordance with Section 2 (1) WissZeitVG can be considered.

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue international scientific cooperation in a spirit of global partnership.

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to dare new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and in the world.

Tasks

Academic services in teaching to the extent of 4 SWS (including imparting specialist knowledge and practical skills as well as instruction in the application of scientific methods in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs to the extent of the applicable LVNV, teaching export (= subject-specific teaching for other teaching units))

In addition:

• Participation in the organisation and implementation of examinations
• Preparation of teaching materials
• Supervision of oral and written student seminar performances
• Scientific services in research, participation in research projects, in particular through participation in research projects of the professorship

2. Own scientific work in the context of a postdoctoral research project. The academic research work should be in the field of Public Anthropology with a focus on Environmental Humanities with particular reference to the research agenda of the Professorship of Public Anthropology

3. Other university tasks, such as participation in academic self-administration

Recruitment requirements:

• A completed PhD degree (with a focus on Public Anthropology and Environmental Humanities) along with a university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social and Cultural Anthropology, or a degree in a related field closely connected to the aforementioned research areas
• Applicants who are in the final phase of their doctoral studies will also be considered. Please note that submission of the doctoral certificate is required for employment.
• Excellent knowledge of anthropological theory and ethnographic methods
• Experience in ethnographic research
• Experience in teaching and supervising students.
• Very good language skills in English and German, additional language skill.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team
• Interest in transdisciplinary research and collaboration
• Excellent knowledge of one or more of the following research-relevant disciplines – particularly in biology or other natural sciences, environmental sciences, Science and Technology Studies, political science, sociology, empirical philosophy, or public health
• Experience in social engagement as well as participation in community (science) projects.

We offer:

• Annual special payment ("Christmas bonus"), regular collectively agreed salary increases and additional public service pension scheme (VBL)
• A crisis-proof, interesting and varied job in a cosmopolitan university
• 30 days holiday per calendar year
• A diverse, future-orientated and open working culture
• Support from a collegial, motivated team with a positive working atmosphere
• The opportunity for further education and training
• Compatibility of family and career through flexible working hours (flexi-time) and the option of mobile working (subject to the general conditions)
• Free social and family counselling services
• Active company health management, including the option of discounts at local sports clubs, gyms and swimming pools (EGYM WELLPASS)
• The option of using a job ticket for local public transport
• Numerous sports and cultural programs
• Varied catering options in the student union canteens

The university is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants: regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

As the University of Bremen intends to increase the proportion of female employees in science, women are particularly encouraged to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, women are given priority, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.

Disabled persons with essentially equal professional and personal qualifications will be given priority when applying.

For general questions about the personnel selection procedure and for questions about the content of the advertised position, please contact: Prof. Dr. Nasima Selim ( [e-mail] ).

Please enclose a CV (not more than 3 pages), copies of undergraduate, graduate, and PhD degree certificates/transcripts, 1-2 teaching evaluation reports, a teaching statement (1 page max.), a research statement (2 pages max.), two publication samples (e.g. peer-reviewed article, book chapter etc.) and the names of two referees with your application.

Please note that no photos are to be attached to the application documents.

Please send your application with your complete documents to the following address, quoting the reference number A244-25 until December 10, 2025 as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: [e-mail]

or by post to:

University of Bremen
Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Research
Fachbereich 09
Prof. Dr. Nasima Selim Postfach 330 440 28334 Bremen

We kindly ask you to send us only copies (no portfolios) of your application documents, as we cannot return them. Once the selection process has been completed, your application documents will be stored in accordance with legal requirements and then destroyed.

Any costs for the application process cannot be reimbursed.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Anthropology » Cultural anthropology Education Level PhD or equivalent

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Research Country Germany State/Province Bremen City Bremen Postal Code 28334 Street Postfach 330 440