The Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology has the following job opening: 
Research Position (Postdoc)
ID: Wiss25112
- starting: as soon as possible
- Teilzeit 65 %
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet
The post-doctoral researcher will conduct research within the context of a collaborative research project on "Good Citizens, Terrible Times: Community, Courage and Compliance in and beyond the Holocaust", funded by the AHRC and the DFG. The research fellow will carry out or can finalize an already ongoing discrete research project that will form part of and make a significant contribution to a wider, collaborative research project on conceptions and practices of citizenship and community in different areas of Europe during the Holocaust and its aftermath, as these variously affected compliance with state or occupation policies, or inspired sympathy with those who were persecuted (https://www.uni-bielefeld.de/fakultaeten/geschichtswissenschaft/abteilung/arbeitsbereiche/zeitgeschichte/forschung/gctt/). Preference may be given to proposals for systematic comparative work combined with in-depth regional or micro-historical approaches to the Holocaust in different areas of central, eastern and south-eastern Europe; but projects focussing on other areas are also welcome. The postdoc researcher will also participate in and pro-actively contribute to the activities of the Arbeitsbereich (AB) Zeitgeschichte at Bielefeld University, including organizing the final conference of the project to be held in December 2025.
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
Your Tasks
- academic research (80 %)
- to undertake discrete research on a specific aspect of the wider project on "Good Citizens, Terrible Times: Community, Courage and Compliance in and beyond the Holocaust" with a defined research plan
- to write and prepare for publication one journal article, one co-authored journal article and/or one chapter in the final edited volume of the project
- organizational support of the activities of the project team and the AB Zeitgeschichte & editing work for joint publication(s) (20 %)
- to participate in the monthly project meetings (online) and liaise with colleagues and project partners
- to play a role in the activities of the Chair for Contemporary History at Bielefeld University
Employment is conducive to scientific qualification.
We offer
- salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
- befristet (limited until 31.05.2026) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
- Teilzeit 65 %
- internal and external training opportunities
- variety of health, consulting and prevention services
- reconcilability of family and work
- constant place of work (Bielefeld) without travel activities
- flexible working hours
- Flexwork: basic option for mobile working (scope depends on the specific task)
- good transport connection
- supplementary company pension
- collegial working environment
- open and pleasant working atmosphere
- exciting, varied tasks
- modern work environment with digital processes
Your Profile
We expect
- completed academic university degree (e. g. Master's degree or comparable) in the subject of history
- completed doctorate in history or a related and relevant academic discipline with a focus on the history and aftermath of Nazism, World War II and the Holocaust
- substantial, peer-reviewed publication record in this field, including one monograph
- proven interest and expertise in comparative or transnational approaches as well as theoretical work
- good written and oral skills in another European language
- independent, autonomous and committed way of working
- cooperative and team-orientated working style
- strong organisational and coordination skills
Preferred experience and skills
- experience in the organisation of scientific conferences
- experience with academic teamwork, including collaborative publishing projects
- experience of working with / in public historical institutions and contexts
Application Procedure
We are looking forward to receiving your detailed application with the following content (preferably in English):
- CV with list of publications, including contact details of three references
- cover letter (max. two pages) explaining how you fulfil the criteria for the position
- outline of a research project of max. 1,000 words, in which you also explain how this fits into the overall project (see project description)
- one sale-authored article or chapter-length sample of your academic work
To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.
application deadline: 22.05.2025
Contact
Prof. Dr. Christina Morina
christina.morina@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Geschichtswiss. / Philosophie / Theol
Prof. Dr. Christina Morina
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
Prof. Dr. Christina Morina
christina.morina@uni-bielefeld.de
Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Geschichtswiss. / Philosophie / Theol
Prof. Dr. Christina Morina
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld
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