University Assistant postdoctoral at the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies

University Assistant postdoctoral at the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies

30 Faculty of Catholic Theology
Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Reference no.: 5378

The Department of Islamic-Theological Studies is looking for a postdoctoral university assistant in the field of Islam in Contemporary Society who would like to be part of a committed and pleasant working atmosphere. The position comprises 40 hours and is limited to 4 years.

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future workplace will be at the Department of Islamic-Theological Studies, primarily in the area of the professorship Islam in Contemporary Society. In addition to conducting independent research and developing research projects in the core disciplines of Islamic theology, you will be responsible for teaching at the Department.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Development and advancement of an independent teaching and research profile
• International publications and lectures
• Support in the planning and organisation of meetings, conferences, symposia and workshops
• Collaboration in the development of research projects and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Independent organisation of courses, examinations and supervision of Islamic-Theological Studies students in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes
• Participation in organisational and administrative tasks in teaching, research and Department management as well as in evaluation processes
• Participation in the publication of the journal "Forum Islamic-Theological Studies"