About the opportunity
The Professorship for General Art History at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is seeking a full-time Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche*n Mitarbeiter*in) for a temporary replacement position. The role focuses on pre-modern image cultures (15th-17th centuries), European art history of the early modern period (Italy, France, and Spain), global expansion, and the methodological history of image and art sciences (19th-20th centuries). The position involves a combination of teaching, independent scientific research, and organizational tasks within the professorship and academic self-administration.
Salary and benefits
- Challenging and varied tasks with high personal responsibility.
- Employment at one of Germany's largest universities within the University Alliance Ruhr.
- Opportunities for location-flexible work (mobile work and telecommuting).
- Remuneration according to the collective agreement for the states (TV-L), specifically pay grade E13 TV-L, provided personal and collective requirements are met.
Who can apply?
- Completed relevant university degree (Master's or equivalent).
- Completed relevant PhD/Doctorate.
- Content-related focus in the areas of Art and Technology, Digital Humanities, digital image archives, and the methodological history of image history.
- International teaching or research profile.
- Ability to provide methodologically reflected didactic teaching across various art-historical periods (15th-20th centuries).
- Competence in at least one of the campus languages (German or English) and willingness to acquire the other.
Required documents
- Qualified application (typically including a cover letter, CV, and certificates as implied by the 'qualified application' requirement and the structured data's email template).
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-09-07.
- Position start date: 2026-11-01.
- Contract duration: Temporary until 2027-09-30.
How to apply
- Submit a qualified application via the online application portal.
- Include the reference number ANR 6047 in the application.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Art historians with a completed PhD and a focus on pre-modern image cultures or Digital Humanities.
- Scholars with an international research or teaching profile.
- Professionals capable of didactic teaching across the 15th to 20th centuries.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a temporary replacement position ending in September 2027, which offers limited long-term job security.
- The role requires a balance of teaching, research, and administrative tasks, which may be demanding.
- The position is hybrid, but candidates should clarify the specific expectations for on-site presence in Bochum.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides a significant platform for an art historian to gain experience at a major German university. It is an excellent opportunity to build one's academic profile through teaching and research while contributing to the University Alliance Ruhr, serving as a strong stepping stone for future professorial or research-focused roles.
Our take
This is a great opportunity for a post-doctoral scholar looking to gain teaching and administrative experience in a prestigious university setting. It is less suitable for those seeking a permanent, long-term faculty position.
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