Research Associate for the Project “Maimonides Centre for Advanced Studies” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHGInstitution: Faculty of Humanities, Department of Philosophy, Maimonides Centre for Advanced Studies (MCAS)Salary level: EGR. 14 TV-LStart date: 01.03.2023 pending approval of external funding, fixed until 30.09.2024 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).Application deadline: 2023-02-15Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-timeResponsibilitiesDuties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.Specific DutiesThe successful candidate will focus their research on Jewish thought, philosophy, and/or religion with a special emphasis on scepticism. In addition to research, the successful candidate will be part of MCAS’s publication team. The position requires participation in MCAS's events and an active engagement in MCAS's activities.RequirementsA university degree in a relevant field plus doctorate.A degree in Jewish philosophy or Jewish/Judaic studies is preferred. Your research should be directly connected to a field relevant to MCAS's research focus.The ideal candidate should have:

native or near native profiency in English

knowledge of additional languages relevant for the project, such as Hebrew, Arabic, French, Latin, Greek, etc.

proven experience in publishing and editing academic publications (e.g. monographs, editions, proceedings, translations)

We offerReliable remuneration based on wage agreementsContinuing education opportunitiesUniversity pensionsAttractive locationFlexible working hoursWork-life balance opportunitiesReduced rates available for a HVV-Proficard (transit pass) and much moreHealth managementEducational leave30 days of vacation per annumAs a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. As a flagship university in the greater Hamburg region, it nurtures innovative, cooperative contacts to partners within and outside academia. It also provides and promotes sustainable education, knowledge, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally.Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.Instructions for applyingContactProf. Dr. Giuseppe Veltri+49 40 42838-9792Maria Wazinski+49 40 42838-8605LocationJungiusstraße 11
20355 HamburgReference number2Application deadline2023-02-15Send us your complete application documents (cover letter, a tabular curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificate[s], a research proposal [3-5 pages] and if necessary ID attesting to your disability or proof of equivalent status) via the online application form only.
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