Research Assistant - Faculty of Theology 25/B32

University of Greifswald; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent German university is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in the Faculty of Theology, focusing on the Hebrew Bible. The candidate will engage in academic services mainly in research and teaching, preparing examinations, and teaching courses on Hebrew. A Master's degree in Theology or equivalent, along with excellent Biblical Hebrew skills, is required. The position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctoral project related to the Second Temple period.

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed advanced university degree in Protestant Theology with focus on the Hebrew Bible.
• Excellent Biblical Hebrew language skills.

Aufgaben

• Academic services primarily in research and teaching.
• Teaching students on courses related to Hebrew and Biblical sciences.
• Preparation and correction of examinations in degree courses.

Kenntnisse

Excellent Biblical Hebrew language skills

Knowledge of Ancient Greek

Knowledge of Modern Hebrew

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Protestant Theology or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Greifswald Department Human Resources Research Field Religious sciences » Theology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 7 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 26 Offer Starting Date 1 Apr 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

At the University of Greifswald’s Faculty of Theology there is a position available at the Chair of Old Testament/Teaching Unit for Hebrew, which is expected to be available from 1 April 2026, subject to budgetary regulations, for a part-time (65%)

Research Assistant.

The position is limited to a period of 3years. Payment will be made according to pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft.

The position is part of the Käthe Kluth Junior Research Group 2025, which deals with questions of textual and traditional history from the Second Temple period. A doctoral project related to this topic is to be started or continued within the scope of the position. The holder of the position should aim to complete a doctorate in the field of the Hebrew Bible.

• Academic services predominantly in the fields of research and teaching
• Teaching students enrolled in the Church Examination (parish ministry)/Magister Theologiae and Religious Studies (teacher‑training degree for Gymnasium) on the following courses:
  • Hebraicum (supplementary examination for the Abitur)/final examination “Knowledge of Hebrew” (faculty examination)
  • Hebrew reading courses (“Hebrew II”: every other semester)
  • Fundamental knowledge in the biblical sciences (Hebrew Bible)
• Preparation, realisation, and correction of examinations in all degree courses offered by the Chair of Old Testament and the Teaching Unit for Hebrew
• Collaboration on projects, events, and conferences within the Käthe Kluth Junior Research Group
• Support in the organisation of the chair’s tasks
• Collaboration in academic self‑administration
• The position holder will have the opportunity to continue their academic qualification; tasks will be assigned that are conducive to the preparation of a doctorate.

Job requirements:

• Successfully completed advanced university degree in Protestant Theology with a focus on the Hebrew Bible (Magister/master's degree or equivalent) or equivalent qualification in Jewish Studies, Semitic Studies, or Religious Studies
• Excellent Biblical Hebrew language skills (Hebraicum)

Further knowledge and skills that will play a decisive role in the selection of suitable candidates are:

• Knowledge of Ancient Greek (Graecum)
• Knowledge of Modern Hebrew

Information about the application and selection procedure:

This advertisement is directed at all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference.

In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M‑V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.

Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the State of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern.

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Applications comprising all usual documents should be sent with reference to the job advertisement number 25/B32 by 7 January 2026, preferably via email (one PDF file), to: