As a young campus university with a focus on the humanities, the University of Trier is characterized
above all by its extensive international network. With currently about 11,000 students and about 2,000
employees, it is one of the largest employers in the Trier region.
The following position is available in Faculty III of the University of Trier (History Department, Junior
Chair in Medieval History with a focus on Jewish History, J.Prof. Dr. Andreas Lehnertz) as of October 1,
2023:
Research Assistant (m/f/d)
(Salary group 13 TV-L, 50 %, for a term of three years according to WissZeitVG. The position is
intended for scientific qualification [doctoral degree].)
These tasks await you
In accordance with § 57 (1) and (4) of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate’s Higher Education Act
(HochSchG), you will pursue your own further academic qualification in terms of a doctoral dissertation
(PhD) on a topic in medieval history, preferably in the field of Jewish history or interreligious relations in
the Middle Ages; assist the Assistant Professor of Medieval History with a focus on Jewish history in his
tasks; take on teaching duties with an average of 2 hours per semester (2 SWS).
What we expect from you
The requirements for employment derive from § 57 (2) and (3) of the RPL Higher Education Act. In
particular, we ask for an above-average academic university degree in the field of history or a related
subject, with a focus on the medieval period (master’s degree, diploma, or adequate). You are willing
to conduct interdisciplinary and international work; you are committed and a team player; you enjoy
organizing and contributing; you have a very good command of English and experience in dealing with
medieval sources in their original languages.
What we offer you
As part of your qualification (doctorate), you will receive intensive supervision for your doctoral project.
At the University of Trier and specifically at the Arye Maimon Institute for the History of the Jews (AMIGJ),
you will be integrated into a team of specialists in Jewish history as well as the Middle Ages more broadly;
on site, you will have access to excellent library facilities, with holdings on Jewish history (AMIGJ) and
medieval history more generally (Trier University Library, among others). You will have the opportunity
to work in a team with a strong international network, which participates in conferences abroad and also
regularly hosts conferences at its home institution. You will find a pleasant atmosphere in a motivating
work environment. You will be provided with your own office and computer, as well as access to the
University’s extensive training program geared towards the needs of graduate and doctoral students.
About the Junior Chair for Medieval History with a focus on Jewish History
The task of the professorship is to strengthen the internationally renowned research center for Jewish
history established in Trier, through research (including research funded by external research grants),
and particularly through training students and doctoral candidates. The chair’s team also contributes to
teaching medieval history at Trier University in a broader sense, to ensure a sound education of students
in all bachelor and master programs.
Please send your application to lehnertz@uni-
trier.de or Contact for questions
via postal mail to JProf. Dr. Andreas Lehnertz
Universität Trier, Fachbereich III, DM Gebäude Tel. +49 651 201-3304 Mail: lehnertz@uni-trier.de
216, z. H. JProf. Dr. Andreas Lehnertz www.uni-trier.de
54286 Trier