Research Associate for the Project “Cluster of Excellence Understanding Written Artefacts” (Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

A university degree in a relevant field.

You hold an excellent degree (Master or equivalent) in Art History or a closely related discipline. Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.

You should have a strong interest in the materiality of written artefacts and in cooperating beyond disciplinary boundaries, that is, across various fields in the Humanities, and/or across the Humanities, Natural Sciences and Computer Science. Further preferred qualifications and experiences include:

• previous experience in researching written artefacts
• knowledge of pre-modern book culture(s) in Europe
• ability to work in a team

You must apply with a project proposal (in English) with a clear focus on the study of written artefacts. The proposal should be of max. 2,500 words (plus bibliography), including a brief summary, state of the art/literature review, a detailed project description and a 3.5-year schedule. In your schedule, please indicate major research trips, like conference travel, fieldwork, library visits etc. per year. The proposed project must fit the overall research profile of UWA. For further information, see the FAQ and the UWA website on Research.

PhD researchers with ongoing projects are also eligible to apply during the first year of their PhD and supervisors external to the University of Hamburg can be members of the supervisory committee. The first supervisor has to be from UWA.

The successful candidate can benefit from a range of tailored support measures at the Cluster, which include,

• enrolment in the clusters Graduate School with an interdisciplinary structured PhD programme
• additional funding for a range of research activities, including fieldwork
• doctoral mentoring programmes
• workshops to support your academic skills as well as your career planning
• promoting equity and diversity.

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

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.