Research Associate for the Project “Intellexus, ERC Synergy Project” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

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Research Associate for the Project “Intellexus, ERC Synergy Project” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG Institution: Faculty of Humanities, Asia Africa Institute, Department of Indian & Tibetan Studies Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L Start date: 16.01.2027, fixed until 31.03.2030 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]). Application deadline: 2026-11-17 Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time Your responsibilities Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities. Contribution to the ERC Synergy project Intellexus as a member of the “Sanskrit Literature” team, with a particular focus on selected Buddhist texts in Sanskrit as a case study addressing the research questions and objectives of the Intellexus project, namely the development of tools and the construction of databases for Sanskrit and Tibetan for the study of Buddhist texts with regard to their compositional history, history of ideas, and intellectual ecosystems. The duties consist of the following tasks: • contributing to the development of tools for Sanskrit and Tibetan in the areas of compositional history and the history of ideas • contributing to the identification and, where appropriate, the description of relevant “ideas/concepts” • contributing to the construction of the text and intellectual-ecosystem databases • contributing to the development of visualisation tools • actively participating in conferences and workshops • publishing project-related research • preparing a critical edition of selected texts related to their case study Your profile A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate. Very good knowledge of Sanskrit; good knowledge of Classical Tibetan, and in particular of canonical Tibetan; very good knowledge of Indian and Indo-Tibetan Buddhist literature. Excellent command of the historical-philological approach. We offer Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements Continuing education opportunities University pensions Attractive location Flexible working hours Work-life balance opportunities Health management, EGYM Wellpass Educational leave 30 days of vacation per annum Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society. The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants. Notice regarding the background check under Section 34a of the Hamburg security clearance act (Gesetz zur Regelung der Sicherheitsüberprüfungen, HmbSÜG): On behalf of the person chosen in the selection procedure, this office submits an inquiry to the state office for the protection of the constitution (Landesamt für Verfassungsschutz) regarding any available findings/information which meet the statutory requirements (background check and data protection information). Instructions for applying Contact Orna Almogi orna.almogi@uni-hamburg.de Location Alsterterrasse 1 20354 Hamburg Zu Google Maps Reference number 284 Application deadline 2026-11-17 Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents: • cover letter • CV • copies of degree certificate(s) If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de. More information on data protection in selection procedures.

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