Academic research assistant (m/f/x) [Germany]

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Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.
Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the
university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to
share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over
17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland
University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of
Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one
of the largest employers in the region.

The Institut of History is inviting applications for the following position commencing 01 October 2023

Academic research assistant (m/f/x)
Reference number W2313, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale1, pay grade: E13 TV-L, duration
of employment: The position is initially limited to three years. An extension for three further years is possible, volume
of employment: 100 % of standard working time

Workplace/Department:
Chair of History of the Middle Ages

Job requirements and responsibilities:
• Independent development and implementation of a research project focused on Medieval History. The

employment would serve as an oppurtunity for further scientific qualification (habilitation/postdoctoral lecture
qualification or an equivalent scientific achievement - "second book")

• Participation in the development of new research projects and in the conceptual design and organization of

workshops and other academic events, as well as book projects

• Teaching of courses on Medieval History, exam supervision and grading, and student assistance
• Participation in and contribution to all aspects of academic activity, administrative tasks and public relations

Your academic qualifications:
• Doctoral degree / PhD in the history of the Middle Ages

• International research experience
• Record of international publication and presentation of papers
  

1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder
The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service. Each pay grade is
further subdivided into levels. Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at
level 1 of the E10 pay grade, an employee will move up to level 2. After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

• Openness to interdisciplinary research
• Research interest in institutional history and/or cultural and gender history of the Middle Ages
• Excellent proficiency in Latin
• Proficiency in German, English, and at least one Romance language

The successful candidate will also be expected to:
• Be proactive, self-motivated, independent, and have a team-oriented style of work

• Show interest in Digital Humanities

What we can offer you:
• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family

• Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions
• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)
• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports

programme

• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)
• Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Job-Ticket Plus‘ of the saarVV)

We are looking forward to your application. This should include all relevant documentation such as a CV, a list of
publications and taught courses, diplomas and certificates (doctoral degree certificate, academic diploma, high school
diploma), as well as a brief outline of ideas for future scientific activity (1-2 pages). The application should be sent as
a single PDF file (no additional attachments) via email to Prof. Dr. Cristina Andenna (cristina.andenna@uni-
saarland.de and in CC to elke.bernhardt@uni-saarland.de) no later than 20.06.2023. Please include the reference
number W2313 in the subject line of the e-mail.

If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance. Your contact:
Frau Prof. Dr. Cristina Andenna
Tel.: 0681/302-3312

Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the
requirements of the pay grade within the TV-L salary scale. Part-time employment is generally possible.

If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the
Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can
find more information at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung.

Unfortunately, neither costs for attending an interview at Saarland University nor costs for any certificate evaluation by the ZAB
can be reimbursed in principle.

We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual
orientation and identity. In accordance with its policy of increasing the proportion of women, the University actively encourages
applications from women. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in the event of
equal suitability.

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