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

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