Research Associate (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin) – Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
Institution: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Kunstgeschichtliches Seminar und Kunstsammlung
Deadline: 15 September 2025
Location: Göttingen, Germany
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 66% (26.27 hours/week)
Salary: TV-L E13
Reporting to: Prof. Dr. Michael Thimann
The Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is hiring a Research Associate (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin) at the Department of Art History and Art Collection. The role is designed for candidates with a PhD in art history or visual studies, specializing in modern or contemporary art, or global art and image history of the present.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching (6.5 SWS) and participation in examinations according to §31 NHG.
- Independent research in modern/contemporary art or global art and image history.
- Administrative tasks, including teaching and room planning, coordination of study quality funds, contribution to system accreditation, and website updates.
- Active participation in departmental self-administration.
Requirements
- Completed higher education (Master’s or Magister).
- Relevant PhD in Art History or Visual Studies.
- Research focus in modern/contemporary art or global present-day art and image history.

