Doctoral Research Associate

• Wann to (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)

The Institute of Cultural Anthropology/European Ethnology within the Faculty 8 History/Philosophy of the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

Doctoral Research Associate /

(salary level E 13 TV-L)

commencing on 1 March 2026 to work with Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Timm (Chair of Cultural Anthropology). We are offering a fixed-term part-time position (50%) for 3 years. An extension is possible (according to legal constraints). Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

This position is tied to working towards a doctorate (50%): Dissertation research with a focus on historical anthropology/everyday history/popular dimensions in the history of knowledge and science since the 19th and with a focus on the 20th century (PhD program in cultural anthropology at the Department 08 History/Philosophy at the University of Münster)

Teaching in the BA program Cultural and Social Anthropology, including examinations, also in English

Advising students in the BA program in Cultural and Social Anthropology

A graduate degree (Master's degree) in Cultural Anthropology/European Ethnology/Empirical Cultural Studies or a related field such as History/Contemporary History (with proven expertise in Cultural and Social Anthropology and/or Historical Anthropology) is required.

Very good knowledge of empirical historical research (material, visual, and/or written sources) is required.

Very good knowledge of relevant theoretical and analytical approaches is required.

Very good English skills are required.

Interest in developing Historical Anthropology in teaching and research.

Experience in teaching and/or third mission communication is an advantage.

First experience with publishing own research would be a plus.

An international/transnational research perspective is an advantage.

Advantages for you:

Open space and time for your own research

Our broad range of diverse work-time models offers great flexibility – also when working from home.

As a university employee, you are entitled to numerous benefits afforded to public servants, e.g. an attractive company pension scheme (VBL), an annual end-of-year bonus and a position that is shielded from economic fluctuations

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application in one PDF file via email, including the usual documents (CV, certificates, publication list (if applicable), outline of a PhD research project (3 pages, including a bibliography of ten titles), and the names of two university lecturers for reference) by at

kulturanthropologie( at )uni-muenster.de