Your tasks:
- Development and implementation of a doctoral research project in the context of the professorship’s research programme ( https://www.college-uaruhr.de/research/research-professors/curating-digital-objects-of-cultural-knowledge-and-memory )
- 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 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.
Information about the College can be found here: https://www.uaruhr.de/en/
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.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF): https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
You can find information about TV-L at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/
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.
Contact person
Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.
For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process .
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
