Research Assistant (PhD Student) in Old Testament Studies (m/f/d)

Independent and conceptually demanding scientific cooperation on the above-mentioned project in cooperation with the project team and in the context of the SFB 1475. The use of the position on scientific qualification (promotion) at the Faculty of Evangelical Theology of the RUB is expected and is a prerequisite for recruitment. Since the financing is exclusively provided by external third-party funding providers (DFG), the institution does not have a teaching obligation.

Significantly above average degree in Evang. Theology including the usual language training (Greek, Hebrew; Knowledge in other semitic languages is advantageous, but no prerequisite for the application) Another advantage is a documentable focus in the subject of the Old Testament. Ready to work into metaphor analysis Intellectual curiosity and readiness for teamwork Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to acquire the other are assumed.

Faculty of Evangelical Theology: Chair of Literature History of the Old Testament Old Testament Volume: Parttime Duration: fixed, 31.12.2029 (end of project) Start: from 01.07.2026 Apply until: 06.04.2026 Note: The dissertation as well as other publications within the scope of the job can be prepared in German or English. Demanding and varied tasks with significant self-responsibility in cooperation with a collegial team Integration into the integrated Graduate College of the SFB 1475 „Graduate School of Metaphor and Religion“ with targeted funding opportunities and active participation opportunities for doctoral candidates (m/w/d) as well as into a dynamic faculty team Extensive continuing and continuing training opportunities Possibilities of location-flexible work (mobile work and telework) Support for the reconciliation of family and work (including care services/ferienangebote/mobile Kinderzimmer) Further information: Employment is in the employment relationship and is governed by the collective agreement of the countries (TV-L). The grouping takes place in the event of the fulfilment of the personal and collective conditions in the E13 TV-L remuneration group. For further information, see https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/. The office is the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. If the financing of the recruitment is carried out exclusively by external third-party donors, there is no obligation for employees to take over teaching obligations.

flexible working hours; Possibilities of location-flexible work (mobile work and telework) The RUB is a university with international broadcasting. Campus languages are German and English. The RUB provides free services for employees. The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection discussions. At the request of an applicant (m/w/d), he shall ensure his participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of the leading research universities in Germany. As a reform-oriented campus university, it unites in a unique way the entire range of large science areas in one place. The dynamic interaction of subjects and discipline cultures gives researchers and students the same special opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation.

The RUB stands for diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage the cooperation of heterogeneous teams and the professional path of people who are underrepresented in the respective areas of work. The RUB expressly wishes to apply for women. In areas where You are underrepresented, You are preferably taken into account with the same qualification. Applications for people with disabilities are also very welcome. .