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In order to fill a fixed-term position in part-time (29.8725 hours/week = 75%) by October 1, 2026, we are looking for a

Research Assistant (doctoral researcher) (m/f/x) in Hebrew Bible Studies

The Collaborative Research Centre “Historical and Transcultural Narratology” (TRR 427), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), examines pre-modern (ancient, medieval, early modern) narratives from different cultural contexts with the aim of systematically and comparatively investigating the dynamics and functions of narratives in past contexts. The project, consisting of 19 PIs from 16 different disciplines, is based at the universities of Bochum, Bonn, and Freiburg.

In subproject A03, “Narrating Prophecy: A Diachronic Narratological Approach to Story and Discourse of Prophetic Books in the Hebrew Bible,” based at the Faculty of Protestant Theology at Ruhr University Bochum (PI: Prof. Dr. Joachim Krause), a position as a Research Assistant (m/f/x) (doctoral researcher m/f/x; TV-L 13, 75%) is available starting October 1, 2026. The position is limited-term until June 30, 2030. Project A03 develops a diachronic narratological approach to prophetic literature in the Hebrew Bible. The books of Amos and Ezekiel serve as case studies. Subject to project approval.

Scope: part-time
Duration: fixed-term, June 30, 2030
Start: by October 1, 2026
Apply by: 2026-07-13

Your tasks:

• Independent and conceptually challenging research collaboration on the above-mentioned project in cooperation with the PI and within the context of TRR 427
• Preparation of a monograph (dissertation) on the Book of Ezekiel
• Use of the position to pursue a doctoral degree at the Faculty of Protestant Theology at RUB is expected and is a prerequisite for employment
• Since the position is funded exclusively by external third-party funding sources (DFG), there are no teaching obligations associated with the position

Your profile:

• A significantly above-average degree in Theology, including the standard language training (Greek, Hebrew; knowledge of other Semitic languages is an advantage but not a prerequisite for application)
• Furthermore, a documented focus on the Hebrew Bible as well as basic knowledge of narrative theory are advantageous
• Willingness to familiarize yourself with narrative-theoretical approaches and to engage in interdisciplinary exchange
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to work in a team
• Note: The dissertation as well as other publications within the scope of the position may be written in German or English.

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