Postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) in the DFG project “Cultural Memory in Crisis”

TH Köln is one of the most innovative universities of applied sciences and a member of the university alliance UAS 7. We offer 21,000 students and 1,000 academics from Germany and abroad an inspiring learning, research and work environment in the fields of engineering and humanities as well as social and natural sciences. TH Köln shapes social innovation - this is our approach to society’s challenges. Due to our interdisciplinary mindset and actions as well as our regional, national and international activities, we are a valued cooperation partner in numerous fields.

Responsibilities

• Independent research within the framework of the DFG project “Cultural Memory in Crisis” with an individual qualification project focusing on “Urban Memories in Post-Migrant Society”.
• Presentation, discussion and publication of individual research results within the framework of the DFG project and at other scientific events.
• Responsibility for teaching in the Research Master Studies of the DFG project (2 SWS).
• Collaboration in the conception and organisation of an international conference (e.g. programme development, public relations, moderation).
• Contribution to the DFG project’s transfer activities (including preparation of own research for transfer, communication with project members and external co‑researchers).
• Support to the organisation and implementation of workshops and summer schools.
• Support for the monthly colloquia of the “Urban Memories in Post‑Migrant Society” research unit.
• Collaboration in the project council.

Qualifications

• University degree (master’s level) and excellent doctoral degree in urban studies, urban history, spatial sociology, urban and cultural anthropology, geography, urban planning, architecture or a comparable discipline.
• Research experience in the field of cultural memory, urbanity and/or post‑migrant society.
• Ideally, knowledge of archival work and urban space analysis.
• Knowledge of planning and conducting academic courses.
• Experience in event management (e.g. organisation of scientific conferences, workshops or curatorial projects) is an advantage.
• Ideally, experience as a research assistant at a university, university of applied sciences, or other research institution.
• Ideally, experience with academic committee work.
• Confident use of common MS Office programmes.
• Very good German and English skills.
• Reliability and a careful, analytical and cooperative approach to work.

Benefits

• Remuneration according to EG 13TV‑L.
• Insights into interdisciplinary research contexts and the opportunity for further academic qualification.
• Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working by arrangement.
• Family‑friendly working conditions and environment.
• A wide range of training and further education opportunities for your professional and personal development.
• Opportunities to participate in university sports and health promotion programs.
• Participation in university events (e.g. staff outings, readings, summer parties).
• Close to public transport.
• Digital communication and work processes within your team.
• Supplementary pension scheme of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL).
• Annual extra payment according to TV‑L.
• 30 days paid vacation.

Application

In addition to the usual application documents, please submit a CV (including a list of publications and/or project references) and a 2–3‑page project outline related to the DFG project and the job profile.

Equal Opportunity

TH Köln is committed to providing equal opportunities and seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.