Faculty of Theology

PhD Position in Religious Studies

At the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, the Faculty of Theology in the Department of Religious Studies and Intercultural Theology has a vacancy as of 01.11.2024 or next later for one

PhD student (f/m/d)


with 50% of the regular weekly working hours (currently 19,9 hours/week) for a limited period of 36 months. The salary is paid according to pay group 13 TV-L.

A thematic focus on the Indian subcontinent is desired, as well as the consideration of gender issues and interreligious dynamics, for example in relation to Islam and Hinduism. The ability to work with primary sources in at least one relevant non-European language is essential. In addition to writing a dissertation in Religious Studies, the responsibilities include teaching the Religious Studies tutorial on academic writing. Relevant previous experience is desirable.

Prerequisites:

  • An above-average university degree in Religious Studies.
  • Willingness to integrate into the intercultural research environment of the chair and to participate in general tasks and academic self-administration.
  • Writing a dissertation in Religious Studies in English or German.
  • Very good written and spoken English.
  • Knowledge of at least one relevant non-European source language.
  • Ability to teach in German. Knowledge or experience in the design of barrier-free teaching (meth-odology & didactics) is advantageous.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Professor Dr. Julian Strube.
Contact: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/prof.+dr.+julian+strube/76039.html

The University of Göttingen strives to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are un-derrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It also sees itself as a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of scholarship/work and family. The university is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. Applications from severely disabled persons with equal qualifications are given preference. A disability or equal status must be included in the application in order to safeguard interests.

Please send your application with a short letter of motivation (max. 500 words), an exposé of your research project (max. 1,500 words excl. bibli-ography), a timetable, a CV, and a digital copy of your MA thesis in elec-tronic form as one document (PDF) by September 25, 2024 to:
E-Mail: julian.strube@theologie.uni-goettingen.de.
Theologische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Religionswissenschaft und Interkulturelle Theologie, Platz der Göttinger Sieben 2, 37073 Göttingen, Germany.

Note:
Your electronic documents will be deleted after a retention period of three months after completion of the procedure.
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Göttingen, den 11.09.2024