Postdoctoral Researcher in Medieval Jewish Studies (m/f/d)

Your Tasks

We seek a researcher with expertise in Jewish literature of the Middle Ages and (late) antiquity. Their primary task will be the cataloguing of Hebrew and Aramaic sources of the Yiddish texts from the Cambridge Codex (Bible, Midrash, Piyyutim, Talmud). The researcher will co-author the edition, including commentaries, and contribute to parts of the accompanying collective monograph. Your Profile

Required qualifications:

PhD in (Medieval) Jewish Studies or a related field

Excellent knowledge of Hebrew

Experience in the study of medieval Hebrew sources

Proficiency in English

High philological accuracy

Experience in the use of digital tools

Desirable qualifications:

Experience working with medieval manuscripts

Experience in editorial projects

Good knowledge of German Benefits: We Have a Lot To Offer

Regular promotion to the next level and increase in salary pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the German Länder (TV-L) plus an additional annual bonus

30 days annual leave at five working days per week with additional free days on December 24 and 31

Occupational pension scheme and asset accumulation savings scheme Joint team activities

Subsidized food and drinks in our student restaurants

Office within comfortable walking distance of public transport

Family-friendly environment with childcare options, also during school holidays

Flexible working hours

Remote work, if desired

A wide range of training courses and opportunities for professional development Payment TV-L E 13