The Faculty of Theology, Institute of Practical Theology, is seeking to fill the following position as of 1 April 2025:
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
compensation
fixed-term contract
Scope
beginning
Founded in 1409, the University of Leipzig is one of the largest, research-intensive and leading medical universities in Germany. With around 30,000 students and more than 5,000 employees in 14 faculties, it shapes life in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Leipzig. The University of Leipzig offers a dynamic and international working environment as well as attractive and diverse job opportunities in research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure and administration.
The work is part of the third-party funded project “TRANSARA – Sacred Space Transformation” funded by the German Research Foundation. The research group is working on an interdisciplinary basis on the conversion, new or expanded use of church buildings. The Leipzig sub-project is primarily examining objects in the Leipzig/Halle region from a practical theological perspective. You can find more information at the following link: www.transara.de .
WE OFFER
- a modern workplace and attractive working conditions (mobile work)
- flexible working hours and the compatibility of family and career
- targeted personnel development in all phases of your professional life with further training opportunities
- a company pension plan
- a discounted local public transport ticket (e.g. the Deutschlandticket as a job ticket)
- the opportunity for further scientific qualification
TASKS
- Conception and implementation of a user study on the Paulinum – Aula and University Church of St. Pauli
- Follow-up surveys of objects in the Leipzig area
- maintenance of the project-internal database
- Participation in conferences and publications
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- completed university degree in theology or in the field of social sciences
- Knowledge in the field of theology/religious studies required
- Knowledge in the field of qualitative-empirical social research desirable
- independent and reliable scientific work according to the principles of good scientific practice
- teamwork and communication skills
- excellent written and spoken German skills
Please send your application documents with the usual documents, quoting the reference number 254/2024, by January 6, 2025 to: University of Leipzig, Faculty of Theology, Dean Professor Dr. Alexander Deeg, Beethovenstrasse 25, 04107 Leipzig . You are also welcome to send your application in a PDF file by email to prtheol@theologie.uni-leipzig.de . Please note that confidentiality risks and unauthorized access by third parties cannot be ruled out when communicating via unencrypted email. Your application documents will not be returned; please only submit copies. Interview costs will not be covered.
Research, teaching, transfer, infrastructure and administration require a variety of perspectives. The university is therefore committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome your application, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, cultural and social background, age or sexual orientation.
If you are equally qualified, people with severe disabilities or those who are equivalent to them under SGB IX will be given priority. If you have any questions about accessibility or support needs during this application process, please contact the representative of severely disabled people at the University of Leipzig at schwerbehindertenvertretung@uni-leipzig.de .
