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The Cluster of Excellence "Understanding Written Artefacts: Material, Interaction and Transmission in Manuscrip Clutures" invites applications for a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE FOR THE PROJECT on EARLY MEDIEVAL DIPLOMATICS - SALARY LEVEL 13 TV-L -
The position in accordance with Section 28 subsection 3 of the Hamburg higher education act (Hamburgisches Hochschulgesetz, HmbHG) commences on October 1, 2020.
This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG). The term is fixed for a period of 3 years. The position calls for 75% of standard work hours per week (Full-time positions currently comprise 39 hours per week).
Responsibilities: Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications and project results may be used in the context of doctorate.
Specific Duties: Research in the fame of the project "What is original in an original royal charter? Re-evaluation and a new approach to writing and validation of western early medieval diplomas". The position includes the enrolment in the Cluster`s graduate school and requires participation in research colloquia, lecture series and workshops, as well as active engagement in the Cluster’s research activities.
Requirements: A university degree in a relevant field. Expertise in Diplomatics, Palaeography, Medieval Latin, German and French (both at least written) is expected. Fluent English, written and spoken.
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at Universität Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage women to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.
Qualified disabled candidates or applicants with equivalent status receive preference in the application process.
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Philippe Depreux
(philippe.depreux@uni-hamburg.de) or consult our website at www.written-artefacts.uni-hamburg.de.
Applications (in English) should include a cover letter and a tabular curriculum vitae in English, and copies of degree certificate(s). Please send applications by August 9, 2020 to: applications.csmc@uni-hamburg.de.
Please do not submit original documents as we are not able to return them. Any documents submitted will be destroyed after the application process has concluded.