Doctoral Research Assistant (m/f/d), Faculty of Philology and History

Doctoral Research Assistant (m/f/d), Faculty of Philology and History

The Faculty of Philology and History at the University of Augsburg is seeking to fill the following position at the Chair of Image Processing and Visualization in the Digital Humanities as soon as possible :

Doctoral Research Assistant (m/f/d)

This is a half-time position with a fixed-term contract of six years . Remuneration is based on pay scale 13 TV-L, provided that the personal and collective labour agreement requirements are met.

The chair group, newly established with funding from the Bavarian High-Tech Agenda, is dedicated to the image-based recording and analysis of cultural heritage in the broadest sense. It is affiliated with both History of Arts and Cultures and Digital Humanities and also works closely with Environmental Sciences and Computer Science. In this interdisciplinary setting, our research focuses on imaging techniques as well as computer-aided methods of image processing and visualisation and image-based modelling. This results in a versatile, dynamic and internationally networked working environment.

The position to be filled is particularly suitable for carrying out a doctoral project.

• Teaching and research in the field of image-based recording, analysis and visualisation of cultural landscapes, landscape history and human-environment interaction
• Design and implementation of a doctoral project in the above field as part of the chair group’s ongoing research projects
• Writing of high-quality scientific papers suitable for publication in renowned journals and for presentation at national and international conferences
• Contribution to the planning and organising of courses and examinations in the degree programmes History of Arts and Cultures (existing) and Digital Humanities (planned)
• Teaching 2.5 contact hours per week per semester in the above-mentioned subjects
• Taking on administrative tasks in student counselling and academic self-government in accordance with the Bavarian Higher Education Innovation Act (BayHIG)

Your profile:

• Completed MA/MSc degree in a relevant subject area such as geography, environmental studies, archaeology, history, digital humanities, geomatics or related fields
• Proven interest in the field of image-based analysis of cultural landscape; initial experience is desirable
• Solid methodological experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Remote Sensing
  • GIS
  • Landscape history
• Programming skills in Python are desirable
• Proven interest in academic teaching and dissemination
• Very good written and oral communication skills in English and German and in scientific writing. In the case of limited German language skills, we expect the commitment to achieve level B2 within two years
• Open-mindedness and the ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary research team and with external researchers, including internationally
• Flexibility and the ability to work independently and on your own initiative

The required qualifications must be demonstrated in the application documents by means of relevant certificates.

We offer:

• an interesting and varied range of tasks in the dynamic, multicultural environment of a university
• the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree in Digital Imaging in the Humanities at the Faculty of Philology and History (Dr. phil.)
• opportunities for independent work in a committed team
• an open and appreciative working atmosphere with a personal workspace
• Family-friendly working hours with home office arrangements and flexible working hours
• Extensive support for continued education and training opportunities
• The opportunity to use various university facilities (e.g. ProfiLehre training courses in university didactics, canteen, university sports, health promotion, language courses)
• Annual bonus payments and a company pension scheme (VBL)

The University of Augsburg promotes gender equality in the workplace. Women are expressly encouraged to apply. The University of Augsburg is particularly committed to reconciling family and professional life. For further information, please contact the faculty's representative for the equality of women in science and the arts. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference if they are otherwise essentially equally qualified, capable, and professionally competent.

Please send your application (in German or English) with relevant documents (cover letter, CV, references) by

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