Research Position (Postdoc)

Universität Bielefeld; Bielefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Die Universität Bielefeld bietet eine Postdoc-Stelle am Lehrstuhl für Historische Theorie an. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Entwicklung einer 'Materialorientierten Theorie der Geschichte'. Erwartet wird eine Forschungsstärke in relevanten Themen und die Fähigkeit zur interdisziplinären Zusammenarbeit, unterstützt durch ein freundliches und flexibles Arbeitsumfeld.

Leistungen

Internationale und interne Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Vereinbarkeit von Familie und Beruf

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

30 Tage Urlaub plus zusätzliche Tage am 24. und 31. Dezember

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge

Kantine und andere Angebote

Qualifikationen

• University degree in History, Philosophy, or related fields.
• Completed dissertation in relevant discipline.
• Experience in university-level teaching.

Aufgaben

• Develop an independent academic research project.
• Co-design and coordinate academic programs and public outreach.
• Teach courses, supervise theses, and engage in departmental administration.

Kenntnisse

Independence

Team Player

Research methodology

Ausbildung

Dissertation in History, Philosophy, Material Cultural Studies, Science and Technology Studies or Conservation

University Degree in Relevant Discipline

Jobbeschreibung

• fulltime

Ihre Aufgaben

Unser Angebot

• fulltime

Das erwarten wir

Das wünschen wir uns

Interessiert?

Bewerbungsfrist: 08/28/2025

Kontakt
Prof. Dr. Lisa Regazzoni
0521 106-3221
[e-mail]
Anschrift
Universität Bielefeld
Fak. f. Geschichtswis., Philosophie u. Theologie
Prof. Dr. Lisa Regazzoni
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

TheFaculty of History, Philosophy and Theology has the following job opening: Research Position (Postdoc) Kennziffer: Wiss25224

• Start: 01.01.2026
• fulltime
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

In 2025, the Chair for Historical Theory at Bielefeld University was selected for funding through the Volkswagen Foundation’s “Momentum” programme. In this context, a postdoctoral research position will be funded for four years to collaboratively advance the development of a “Material-Oriented Theory of History” together with Prof. Dr. Lisa Regazzoni. The aim is to develop a new understanding of the past and of history, based on both the examination of theories about matter and on empirical material analyses. This will take place at two levels: firstly, at the ontological level, where scientific reflections on matter and on things as relational events should inspire the development of a new theory of history. Secondly, from an epistemological perspective, the focus is on how the past can be accessed through material dimensions and on the resultant implications for the understanding of history as knowledge. This concept is supported by a transdisciplinary, theory-oriented object and material laboratory, and a teaching and research collection currently in progress. We are looking for a postdoc researcher with a sound knowledge of theories, methods and research approaches to materiality. The person appointed will contribute to the conceptual development of the new research field "Material-Oriented Theory of History", assist in shaping the academic programme within the framework of conceptual funding, and participate in research and teaching activities in Theory of History and at the Center for Theories in Historical Research. Ihre Aufgaben

• Development of an independent academic research project (postdoc) within the specified subject areas and research questions (45%).
• Co-design and coordination of the academic programme and public outreach (40%)
• Teaching equivalent of 2 contact hours per week (flexible arrangement possible by mutual agreement), involvement in exams and the supervision of bachelor and master theses (12%)
• Engagement in the academic self-administration of the Department of History (3%)

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Unser Angebot

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (limited until 31.12.2029) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• 30 days holiday and additional days off on 24.12.and 31.12. (depending on the specific field of work)
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern workenvironment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Ihr Profil Das erwarten wir

• university degree in History, Philosophy, or other disciplines relevant to the topics, such as Material Cultural Studies, Science and Technology Studies or Conservation and Material Sciences
• dissertation in History, Philosophy, or other disciplines relevant to the topics, such as Material Cultural Studies, Science and Technology Studies or Conservation and Material Sciences
• University teaching experience
• ability to work independently and as a team player

Das wünschen wir uns

• focus on history in academic studies and/or doctoral research
• good to very good written and spoken language skills in German, English and a third European language
• interest in theoretical questions and interdisciplinary research approaches
• experience in acquiring third-party funding

Interessiert?

We are looking forward to receiving your application with the following details:

• cover letter
• certificates
• curriculum vitae
• list of publications
• list of university courses taught
• a three-page exposé outlining the proposed research project

To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

Bewerbungsfrist: 08/28/2025 Kontakt
Prof. Dr. Lisa Regazzoni
0521 106-3221
[e-mail]
Anschrift
Universität Bielefeld
Fak. f. Geschichtswis., Philosophie u. Theologie
Prof. Dr. Lisa Regazzoni
Postfach 10 01 31
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