Academic staff member in Classics/Latin

Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy

Organisation/Company Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Department Kant Research Center (KFS) at the chair of Early Modern Philosophy, which is part of the Department of Philosophy Research Field History » Ancient history Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Germany Application Deadline 18 Jan 2026 - 12:59 (Europe/Berlin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 19,5 Offer Starting Date 1 May 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number J Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

At the IAW Mainz, ancient cultures and languages ranging from Central and Southern Europe to Egypt and the Near East are researched in an interdisciplinary manner, including their reception in later periods.

• Independent research with the aim of obtaining a doctorate/habilitation
• Teaching 2 SWS in classical philology, as well as advising and supervising students

In addition to the general requirements according to public services law and the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland‑Palatinate, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A very good degree in a scientific subject, preferably in Latin, ideally in combination with Greek
• If you are applying for a postdoctoral qualification: a relevant doctorateIf you are applying for a predoctoral qualification: a scholarship from a scholarship foundation or willingness to apply for one
• Ability and willingness to teach in German

Additional Information

• 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
• Homeoffice - proportionate opportunity for mobile working
• Support for parents and carers, daycare places and a wide range of health and sports facilities on campus
• Strong support for your own academic career

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, certificates, a publication or an excerpt from a master's thesis, possibly an outline of a research project) by 1/18/2026 , via the “Apply now” button.

The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled by 5/1/2026 . The position is limited to a period of three years.

The position serves the purpose of academic qualification (doctorate/habilitation).

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.

People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.

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