Research Associate (PhD Position) for the history, economy and law of the early islamic empire,[...]

Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A German university is seeking a Research Associate (PhD Position) to engage in the history, economy, and law of the early Islamic empire. The role emphasizes independent research aligned with the RomanIslam Center. Candidates should have an MA in a relevant field and excellent Arabic and English language skills. This part-time position offers opportunities for professional development and aims to enrich the academic community.

Leistungen

Reliable remuneration based on agreements

Continuing education opportunities

30 days of vacation per annum

Health management program

Qualifikationen

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• An excellent university degree (MA) in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of languages relevant for the study of the Islamic Empire is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Conduct doctoral studies in early Islamic and its successor states.
• Contribute to research and academic services.
• Participate in activities of the professorship of Islamic Studies.

Kenntnisse

Arabic language skills

English language proficiency

French language proficiency

Experience with Arabic historical primary sources

Ausbildung

MA in Middle Eastern or North African Studies

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Research Associate (PhD Position) for the history, economy and law of the early islamic empire, in association with the “Romanislam Center for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG, Hamburg

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26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Research Associate (PhD Position) for the history, economy and law of the early islamic empire, in association with the “Romanislam Center for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

InstitutionFaculty of Humanities, Asia-Africa-Studies, Islamic Studies

Salary level

Start date01.10.2025, fixed until 31.12.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Scope of workpart-time

Weekly hours50 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties further include academic services in the mentioned research field and the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

Specific Duties:

The professorship of Islamic Studies works in field of Early Islamic and Comparative Empire studies. The applicant will work within an interdisciplinary environment. The position requires an active participation and engagement in the activities of the professorship of Islamic Studies at the Asien Afrika Institute () and the RomanIslam Center for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies (), i.e. coordinating the websites, lecture series, workshops, research colloquia and further activities in the field.

The RomanIslam Center of Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies convenes the disciplines of comparative empire and transcultural studies. The approach aims to compare transcultural acculturisation processes during the first millennium CE, or the so-called „Long Late Antiquity“, including the Early Islamic Period.

The successful applicant will concentrated on the political, economic, or cultural history of the early Islamic Empire and the period of the regional states. A successful PhD-thesis is expected in the field of administrative divisions, political structures, imperial religions versus local believes, economy, the transformation of cities, etc.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

An excellent university degree (MA) in a relevant fields of Middle Eastern, and North African Studies or Studies on the Islamic Iberian Peninsula, excellent Arabic language skills, experience with Arabic historical primary sources, excellent knowledge of English, and French, are required.

The knowledge of further languages relevant for the study of the Islamic Empire, such as Syriac, Spanish, Latin, etc. is advantageous.

Experience in working with additional sources, such as archaeological, numismatic, material culture, GIS is welcome but not a requirement.

The applicant is expected to conduct doctoral studies in a field relevant to the early Islamic and its successor states.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• 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.