Research Associate Islamic Theology with a Focus on Islamic Textual Studies § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG
Institution: Faculty of Humanities, Institute for Islamic Theology
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: as soon as possible, 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: 2025-05-23
Scope of work: part-time
Weekly hours: 65 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.
The Institute for Islamic Theology is part of the newly established Department of Religions within the Faculty of Humanities. The institute is currently in the process of being established and offers a dynamic and engaging work environment. You will be affiliated with the Professorship for Islamic Theology, with a focus on research and teaching in the field of Islamic textual studies (Qur’an and Hadith). Your responsibilities include:
- teaching (2 teaching hours per week) and other teaching-related duties, with a focus on Islamic textual studies
- contributing to research activities at the Professorship of Islamic Theology, including participation in third-party funding applications
- assisting in the organization of events
- engaging in the institute’s internationalization efforts, including contributing to the development of international collaborations (with a focus on the Middle East)
- contributing to the establishment and development of the institute
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
Required qualifications:
- a completed degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Islamic Theology or a related field
- excellent proficiency in English and Arabic, proficiency in German is an asset
- a proposed PhD project in Islamic textual studies, including a corresponding research proposal
Preferred qualifications:
- teaching experience in Islamic Theology
- international experience, particularly in academic collaboration
We offer
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 equal opportunity. 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.
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Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- research proposal for the PhD project
- copies of degree certificate(s)
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
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