Research Associate for the Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Published on: 24.03.2025

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence¹.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is seeking to fill as soon as possible the following temporary (initial appointment until 28.02.2026) and part time (75%) position

Research Associate

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The position is part of the DFG project “Averroes as Physician: Intellectual and Social Contexts of Medicine in al-Andalus,” led by the W3 Alexander von Humboldt Professor for Islamic Studies (Prof. Dr. Judith Pfeiffer). Prof. Dr. Pfeiffer’s working group consists of twelve to fifteen people, including several international fellows, who each come to Bonn for a period of up to three years to conduct research on Islamic intellectual history in the late Middle Ages and early modern period. The DFG project “Averroes as Physician”, devised by Dr. Raphaela Veit, is dedicated to the medical works of Averroes in Arabic, Hebrew and Latin, and their interaction with each other. The advertised position will deal in particular with Averroes’ Arabic-language works on medicine. Applications for a position between 50% and 75% will also be considered.

Deadline:

13.04.2025

Reference number:

3.2/2025/11

Working time model:

part time

Starting date:

as soon as possible

Duration:

initial appointment until 28.02.2026

Pay grade:

TV-L EG 13

Applications to:

judith.pfeiffer@uni-bonn.de

Application documents:

Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
CV with publication list
Please send your complete application documents electronically (compiled in one single PDF file)

Job advertisement (pdf) ²

Your tasks

Analysis of the Arabic manuscript tradition of Averroes’ Epistle on Theriac,
Analysis of Averroes’ Urjūza commentary and his Epistle on Theriac with a focus on the question of mixtures and pharmacology, if necessary taking into account other representatives of Urjūza medical literature in the Maghreb from the 11th to the 14th/15th century,
Historical contextualization of the examined works, especially in the light of scholarly assemblies (majālis al-mudhākara).

We offer

a diversified and challenging post with one of the largest employers in the region,
an exciting research and work environment and a congenial working atmosphere amindst a dynamic, committed team with an international outlook,
involvement in cutting edge research in international Islamic studies in an international, interdisciplinary, research-oriented academic network,
multiple opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution to research,
company pension scheme (VBL),
numerous options of university sports activities,
excellent transport connections and the opportunity to use low-cost parking facilities,
Remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L.

Your profile

a university degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Islamic Studies, Arabic Studies, History of Medicine or another relevant subject,
very good knowledge of written and spoken Arabic,
good knowledge of written and spoken English,
a good knowledge of Latin and/or Hebrew is an advantage,
a good knowledge of written and spoken German is an advantage,
reading knowledge of French is an advantage
commitment, flexibility, team-orientation, and an interest in continuous education.

Diversity and equal opportunity

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Judith Pfeiffer