into the Institute of Ancient Studies | Egyptology ( https://iaw.uni-mainz.de/aegyptologie/ ).
Your tasks:
- Research collaboration: Study of a developmental stage of Hieratic script during the first half of the 2nd millennium BC, the Third Intermediate Period or the Greco-Roman era (one of these modules to be selected in consultation), specifically:
- Research into a suitable corpus of sources
- International correspondence with museums
- Digital facsimile production and annotation of cursive signs
- Data management and analysis
- Contribution to project-related publications, workshops and conferences
- Contribution to teaching, as well as advising and supervising students
Requirements
Your profile:
- A successfully completed academic degree (at least a Master’s or equivalent) in Egyptology, preferably with a focus on philology
- In-depth knowledge of Hieratic, ideally relating to one of the specified periods of writing
- Skills in using academic databases
- Very good command of German and English (at least B2 level)
- Willingness to familiarise yourself with digital methods
- A high degree of personal responsibility, as well as strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills
In addition to the general requirements according to public services law, applicants must meet the recruitment requirements stipulated in § 57 of the Hochschulgesetz of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Flexible working hours, 30 days' vacation and fair rules for balancing work and family life
- Homeoffice - proportionate opportunity for mobile working
- discounted Deutschlandticket
Selection process
We look forward to receiving your application by 9/30/2026, via the ‘Apply now’ button, including the following documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form, including key details (education/degree, work placements, any relevant project and work experience, teaching experience, publications)
- Academic certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s with transcript of records, other certificates, and, where applicable, doctoral degree certificate)
- Foreign Language Certificates, if applicable
- Employment references, if applicable
Additional comments
The position is paid according to EG 13 TV-L and to be filled by 1/1/2027. The position is limited for an initial period of three years. An extension of the contract may be possible, subject to circumstances.
JGU is diverse and welcomes qualified applications from people with varied backgrounds.
We aim to increase the number of women in the field of research and teaching and therefore encourage female researchers to apply.
People with severe disabilities and people with disabilities who are treated equally in accordance with Section 2 (3) SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable.
You may only be employed in the civil service of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate if you can guarantee that you will uphold the free democratic basic order as defined in the Basic Law and the Constitution of Rhineland-Palatinate at all times.
