12 Research Assistants (65%) (Research Assistant)

Your Tasks

The Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is an international research university with a wide range of subjects. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: the University of Bonn is among the most significant universities in Germany and has been awarded Excellence University status.

The DFG-Graduiertenkolleg 3125 „Versöhnung und ihre Äquivalente im transkulturellen Vergleich“ is seeking, starting February 1, 2027, temporarily until January 31, 2031, in accordance with § 2 (1) WissZeitVG and on a part-time basis

12 Research Assistants (65%)

The DFG-Graduiertenkolleg 3125 „Versöhnung und ihre Äquivalente im transkulturellen Vergleich“ aims to research concepts, strategies, and practices of conflict transformation from an interdisciplinary and transcultural, both synchronous and diachronic, comparative perspective. Further information can be found at: www.grk-reconciliation.uni-bonn.de.

Your tasks:

• Preparation of a dissertation in the subject area of the Graduiertenkolleg,
• active participation on-site in the activities of the Graduiertenkolleg within the framework of the study and qualification program.

Your Qualifications

• a university degree completed with above-average success (Master, Staatsexamen, or comparable), preferably in the subjects Ancient History, Anglistische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft, Didaktik der Geschichte, Geschichte der Frühen Neuzeit, (Historische) Friedens- und Konfliktforschung, Islamwissenschaften, Judaistik, Kunstgeschichte, Kritische Museums- und Heritagestudien, Neuere und Neueste Geschichte, Sozial- und Kulturanthropologie, Sozialwissenschaften, Rechtswissenschaft, Religionsphilosophie and Versöhnungsstudien,
• interest in interdisciplinary work,
• English language skills at least at level B2 (C1 if the dissertation is to be written in English),
• ability to work in a team.

We Offer

• excellent opportunities to complete a subject-oriented dissertation in an interdisciplinary and international environment,
• intensive professional and interdisciplinary exchange,
• opportunities for international scientific networking, e.g., through the financing of a multi-month research stay abroad,
• a structured supervision concept for the doctoral studies,
• an extensive, participatory study and qualification program,
• a collegial and family-friendly working environment,
• company pension scheme (VBL),
• numerous offers from university sports,
• very good connections to public transport due to the central location in Bonn, as well as the possibility to use low-cost parking options,
• remuneration according to Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L.

The University of Bonn promotes an open, appreciative, and non-discriminatory university culture and is actively committed to equal opportunities and family-friendliness. We strive to reduce structural disadvantages and strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applications from women as well as people with severe disabilities and persons equivalent to them will be given preferential consideration within the framework of the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (LGG) NRW and the Sozialgesetzbuch (SGB) IX.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete and meaningful application documents (certificates, CV, 2-page motivation letter, 5-page project outline, proof of English skills (can be submitted later if necessary before starting the position), letter of recommendation (can be submitted upon invitation to an interview)) by September 17, 2026, stating the reference number 2026/333, for technical reasons exclusively in a single PDF file via email to: ckrueger@uni-bonn.de.

For further information, Prof. Dr. Christine Krüger and all others from the team of Principal Investigators of the Graduiertenkolleg are happy to assist. Information about the Graduiertenkolleg and the group of applicants, as well as a list of examples for possible doctoral projects, can also be found at www.grk-reconciliation.uni-bonn.de. The selection interviews will take place in the first half of October.