Research assistant (f/m/d)

The Collaborative Research Center 1671 „Home(s): Phenomena, Practices, Representations“ is an interdisciplinary research project funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) (first funding period), which is dedicated to the task of examining the current and always controversial phenomenon of home for its historical and global relevance. Further information can be found at .

The following full-time position (100 percent) is to be filled in the subproject B04 „A Place Called Home? Dynamics of Homes in North American Neighborhoods“ that analyses the changing meaning of building and dwelling in the context of recent urban developments, from 1 October 2024 initially until 30 June 2028:

Research assistant (f/m/d)

Your tasks:

• Writing a habilitation or providing an equivalent result in consultation with the subproject leader
• Collaboration in regular work meetings
• Participation in project-specific event formats and publications
• Participation in collaborations with other subprojects
• Support of guest researchers
• Conducting field work in North American cities

Your profile:

• Completed dissertation in Geography or related disciplines (e.g., Sociology, Urban Studies, Anthropology, Political Science)
• Interest in interdisciplinary work and methodological reflection
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Professional experience in a university context
• Proficiency in English and German

We offer:

• Collegial, interdisciplinary, international and diversity-friendly working environment
• Further training opportunities tailored to your needs
• Internships and traineeships in science-related professional fields with our cooperation partners
• Measures tailored to needs to promote diversity and compatibility of family and career
• Subsidy for Deutschlandticket

The position is divisible and the remuneration is based on TV-L E13.

We look forward to receiving your application, which please send with the usual documents (cover letter, CV and certificates) by 30.06.2024 in a PDF file by e-mail to the subproject leader Prof. Dr. Ulrike Gerhard (), who will also be available to answer any questions you may have.

Heidelberg University stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Qualified female candidates are especially invited to apply. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Information on job advertisements and the collection of personal data is available at .