- JOB
- Germany
2 May 2025
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Department
- Faculty 07: History and Cultural Studies
- Research Field
- Cultural studies » African studies
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- Master Positions
- Country
- Germany
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Part-time
- Hours Per Week
- 19,5
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Reference Number
- 92-2025
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Academic staff member (PhD Candidate)
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) is one of the largest universities in Germany. Thanks to its location in the Rhine-Main science region, the university can unfold to its full potential and showcase its innovative power and dynamism. Its status as a comprehensive university allows for multidisciplinary learning and teaching and has great potential for internationally renowned, interdisciplinary research. Almost all of its institutes are located on a single campus close to the Mainz city center – creating a lively academic culture for researchers, teaching staff, and students from every continent.
The research foci of the research section “Political Anthropology” lie at the intersection of Political and Feminist Anthropology as well as Indian Ocean and Swahili-Studies. The regional focus includes Eastern Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the global Swahili-speaking diaspora. For more information: Juniorprofessor for Anthropology with a Focus on Political Anthropology
Your tasks:
- independent development and implementation of a research project (with the aim of a doctorate)
- further scientific qualification (i.e. PhD)
- teaching commitments (2 semester hours per week, basic courses)
- support to the representative of the section in the preparation of a grant application
- participation in examinations and the university’s committee work
- general support of the section “Political Anthropology"
Where to apply
Requirements
- Research Field
- Cultural studies » African studies
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.
- a successfully completed scientific university degree (BA and MA), preferably in Social Anthropology/ Ethnology
- very good knowledge of ethnographic and empirical methods
- experience in teaching in higher education is an advantage
- experience in presenting and publishing research results
- very good knowledge of German and English
- Swahili language skills/ regional knowledge of Eastern Africa desired
Additional Information
Benefits
- Homeoffice - proportionate opportunity for mobile working
- A wide range of offers for the development of your talents and perspectives
- Secure and transparent remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement of the federal states as well as additional benefits such as an annual special payment and company pension scheme
- Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life
- Together, we are advancing science and society on this lively and dynamic campus
- Support for parents and carers, daycare places and a wide range of health and sports facilities on campus
- We believe in success through a motivating and appreciative culture, equal opportunities and diversity. That is why we promote open exchange, respectful interaction and competent leadership.
- Located close to the city center of Mainz, the campus is easily accessible by all means of transport and with our job ticket you have a lively and culturally diverse city within easy reach
Selection process
Are you ready for a new challenge and interested in this varied and responsible position? Then submit your complete application [cover letter, CV, relevant (work) certificates (with German recognition if applicable), research Proposal (research topic, research questions, research design, time-line, max. 4 pages), one writing sample (publication or chapter from the MA thesis)], by5/30/2025 via the „Apply now“ button.
Additional comments
The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled by 10/1/2025. The position is limited to a period of 3 years.
The position serves the purpose of academic qualification (e.g. doctorate).
JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.
We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.
Candidates with severe disabilities and appropriate qualifications will be given priority.
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Faculty 07: History and Cultural Studies
- Country
- Germany
- State/Province
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- City
- Mainz
- Postal Code
- 55112
- Street
- Saarstraße 21
- Geofield
Contact
- State/Province
- Rhineland-Palatinate
- City
- Mainz
- Website
- Street
- Saarstr. 21
- Postal Code
- 55122
- franzifa@uni-mainz.de