Research Associate for the Project 'Cluster of Excellence Understanding Written Artefacts'

Universitat Hamburg

Posted: 11 July 2026 - Hamburg, Germany

About this opening

The Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ at Universität Hamburg invites applications for a part-time Research Associate position. The successful candidate will engage in research on handwritten artefacts, focusing on West Africa, within a collaborative team of researchers. Applicants should hold a relevant master's degree and demonstrate fluency in English, with knowledge of a West African language preferred. The position offers opportunities for academic development and participation in an interdisciplinary Graduate School. The application deadline is July 31, 2026, with a start date of January 1, 2027.

Position details

  • Role area: doctoral researcher,postdoctoral researcher
  • Employment type: part time
  • Research field: African studies
  • Research topic: West Africa
  • Language: English
  • Start date: 1 January 2027
  • Application deadline: 31 July 2026