Researcher/Doctoral student

Universitätsbibliothek der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Eine dynamische Forschungseinrichtung sucht einen engagierten Doktoranden für ein spannendes Projekt zur Erforschung von Gedächtnisarbeit in post-migrantischen Gesellschaften. Diese Position bietet die Möglichkeit, an einem innovativen Forschungsprogramm teilzunehmen und mit kompetenten Kollegen zusammenzuarbeiten. Die Ruhr-Universität Bochum, eine der führenden Forschungsuniversitäten Deutschlands, fördert eine vielfältige und inklusive Arbeitsumgebung. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für kulturelles Wissen und Gedächtnis haben und in einem unterstützenden Umfeld arbeiten möchten, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Leistungen

Unterstützung durch kompetente Kollegen

Umfangreiche Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten

Freundliches und kollegiales Arbeitsumfeld

Modern ausgestatteter Arbeitsplatz

Familienfreundliche Arbeitszeiten

Qualifikationen

• Masterabschluss in relevanten Disziplinen ist erforderlich.
• Erfahrungen in Teamarbeit und wissenschaftlicher Neugier sind von Vorteil.

Aufgaben

• Teilnahme an Veranstaltungen des Forschungsprogramms.
• Beitrag zum Forschungsprogramm.

Kenntnisse

Wissenschaftliche Neugier

Teamarbeit

Grundkenntnisse kultureller und sozialer Theorien

Ausbildung

Masterabschluss in Kultur- oder Sozialanthropologie

Masterabschluss in Geschichte

Masterabschluss in Kunstgeschichte

Masterabschluss in Soziologie

Jobbeschreibung

Wann 17.03.2025 to 08.04.2025 (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)

The research professorship “Curating Digital Objects of Cultural Knowledge and Memory” of the Faculty of History is looking to appoint at the earliest possible date a

Researcher/Doctoral student

for the duration of 4 years with 25,8895 hours/week TV-L E13

As one of the most vibrant university landscapes in Europe, the Ruhr area offers attractive career opportunities for excellent researchers from all over the world. In 2021, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University and the University of Duisburg-Essen established the Research Alliance Ruhr to bundle their cutting-edge international research on the most urgent challenges facing humankind. There will be four research centers and a college. This is just the latest chapter in our long-standing collaboration as the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), a community of 14,000 researchers and 120,000 students in the heart of Germany.

The research professorship combines approaches from the social sciences and humanities. It is dedicated to the study of memory work and its social and material infrastructures (e.g. commemorative initiatives, independent archives, museum collections), especially in the context of post-migrant societies and entangled global histories. The research examines forms of memory work and its significance for knowledge production and social participation and exclusion.

We are looking to expand the team and hire a doctoral student. Teaching is optional.

Responsibilities:

• Participation in the events of the research programme
• Contribute to the research programme

Your profile:

• Master degree in cultural or social anthropology, history, art history, sociology or closely related disciplines
• Basic knowledge of cultural and social theories
• Scientific curiosity and openness
• Experiences in teamwork

We offer:

• Support by and collaboration with competent colleagues
• Extensive opportunities for further education and training
• A friendly and collegial working environment
• A modern, well-equipped workplace
• Fair working hours and family-friendly working

Additional Information:

The position is located in Essen (College for Social Sciences and Humanities)

If you wish to know more about the application process, the position and its institutional context, please register for one of the digital information events offered by Tahani Nadim (on 25 March 2025 from 16:00-17:00 or, alternatively, on 26 March from 9:00-10:00). Please write an email stating your preferred date to the contact person listed below. You will then receive a Zoom link.

Please add the following documents to your application:

• A covering letter (max 1.5 pages) detailing your interest in gaining a doctoral degree and describing your fit
• A current CV
• A sketch (max. 3 pages, incl. bibliography) describing your ideas for a possible doctoral research project
• A writing sample (e.g. your MA thesis)

At the request of the applicant, the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

There is no obligation to teach in this position but at the request of the applicant, participation in teaching is possible.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.

We look forward to receiving your application using the reference number 4369 until 08.04.2025 via email to tahani.nadim[ at ]rub.de