Research Associate for the Project “Tamilex” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Hamburg Center for Health Economics; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Research Institution in Hamburg is seeking a full-time Research Associate to work on the 'Tamilex' project involving critical edition and translation. Candidates should have a relevant university degree, a strong understanding of Tamil texts, and be fluent in English. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive academic environment. Applications are welcome until September 29, 2025.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Health management

30 days of vacation per annum

Qualifikationen

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in working with palm leaf manuscripts.
• Excellent command of English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research for the project 'Tamilex'.
• Pursue independent research and academic qualifications.
• Work on corpus construction and lexicographical indexing.

Kenntnisse

Excellent knowledge of lexicographical traditions

Experience with palm leaf manuscripts

Methods of manuscript research

Knowledge of classical Tamil and commentary tradition

Fluent in English

Ausbildung

University degree in a relevant field

Doctorate desirable

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Institution: Faculty of Humanities, Asia Africa Institute, Culture and History of India and Tibet

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.01.2026, fixed for a period of three years (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 29.09.2025

Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include duties in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. Work in the academy project “Tamilex”: Corpus construction and indexing Pattuppāṭṭu: critical edition and annotated translation of Mullaippāṭṭu, Neṭunalvāṭai and Perum-pāṇāṟṟuppaṭai, segmentation and lexicographical indexing of Nacciṉārkkiṉiyar's commentary.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant field. A degree in Indology (or a comparable field), doctorate desirable.
• excellent knowledge of the lexicographical traditions of the subcontinent
• experience in working with palm leaf manuscripts
• methods of manuscript research
• excellent knowledge of classical Tamil and its commentary tradition as well as the Caṅkam tradition
• excellent command of English, written and spoken

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

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The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Eva Wilden

[e-mail]

[phone]

Reference number: 244

Location: Alsterterrasse 1, 20354 Hamburg

Application deadline: 29.09.2025

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [e-mail].

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