12 Research Associates (65%)

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence .

The DFG Research Training Group 3125, ‘Reconciliation and its Equivalents in a Transcultural Comparison’ is looking to fill the following position from February 1, 2027 on, a fixed-term contract until January 31, 2031 in accordance with § 2 (1) WissZeitVG:

12 Research Associates (65%)

The DFG Research Training Group 3125, ‘Reconciliation and its Equivalents in a Transcultural Comparison’

The DFG Research Training Group 3125, ‘Reconciliation and its Equivalents in a Transcultural Comparison’, aims to investigate concepts, strategies and practices of conflict transformation from an interdisciplinary and transcultural perspective, employing both synchronic and diachronic comparative analysis. Further information can be found at:

• writing a doctoral thesis on a topic within the scope of the Research Training Group,
• active on-site participation in the Research Training Group’s activities as part of the study and qualification programme.

We offer

• excellent opportunities to write a subject‑specific doctoral thesis within an interdisciplinary and international environment,
• intensive academic and interdisciplinary exchange,
• opportunities for international academic networking, for example through funding for a research stay abroad lasting several months,
• a structured supervision framework for doctoral studies,
• a comprehensive study and qualification programme that you can help shape yourself,
• a collegial and family‑friendly working environment,
• Remuneration in accordance with TV‑L pay grade / Entgeltgruppe 13.

Your profile

• a university degree (Master’s, State Examination or equivalent) completed with above‑average results, preferably in the subjects of Ancient History, Art History, Critical Museum and Heritage Studies, Early Modern History, English Literature and Cultural Studies, (Historical) Peace and Conflict Studies, History and Culture of the Islamicate World, History Education, Jewish Studies, Law, Modern and Contemporary History, Philosophy of Religion, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Reconciliation Studies,
• an interest in interdisciplinary work,
• English language skills at least at B2 level (C1 if the dissertation is to be written in English),
• the ability to work effectively in a team.

Diversity and equal opportunity

The University of Bonn promotes an open, respectful, and non‑discriminatory academic culture and is actively committed to equal opportunity and family friendliness. We aim to eliminate structural disadvantages and to strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applications from women and people with a documented severe disability (or equivalent status) will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act (LGG) NRW and Social Code (SGB) IX.