Starting as soon as possible | temporary until 31 December 2030 | full time | Faculty of Cultural Sciences | Campus Südstadt
That awaits you
- Independent research within the framework of the DFG project “Cultural Memory in Crisis” with an individual qualification project focusing on “Cultural Assets and Heritage”
- Presentation, discussion and publication of individual research results within the framework of the DFG project and at other scientific events
- Responsibility for teaching in the Research Master Studies of the DFG project (2 SWS)
- Collaboration in the conception and organisation of an international conference (e.g. programme development, public relations, moderation)
- Contribution to the DFG project’s transfer activities (including preparation of own research for transfer, communication with project members and external co-researchers)
- Support to the organisation and implementation of workshops and summer schools
- Support for the monthly colloquia of the “Cultural Assets and Heritage” research unit
- Collaboration in the project council
Your skills
- University degree (master’s level) and excellent doctoral degree in conservation sciences, monument preservation, art history or a comparable discipline
- Research experience in the field of cultural memory, cultural assets and cultural heritage and/or climate change
- Knowledge of discourses on cultural memory, conservation ethics or monument preservation
- Ideally, experience as a research assistant at a university, university of applied sciences, or other research institution
- Knowledge of planning and conducting academic courses
- Experience in event management (e.g. organisation of scientific conferences, workshops or curatorial projects)
- Experience with academic committee work is an advantage
- Confident use of common MS Office programmes
- Very good German and English skills
- Reliability and a careful, analytical and cooperative approach to work
Our offer
- Remuneration according to EG 13 TV-L
- Insights into interdisciplinary research contexts and the opportunity for further academic qualification
- Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working by arrangement
- Family-friendly working conditions and environment
- A wide range of training and further education opportunities for your professional and personal development
- Opportunities to participate in university sports and health promotion programs
- Participation in university events (e.g. staff outings, readings, summer parties)
- Close to public transport
- Digital communication and work processes within your team
- Supplementary pension scheme of the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
- Annual extra payment according to TV-L
- 30 days paid vacation
In addition to the usual application documents, please submit a CV (including a list of publications and/or project references) and a 2–3-page project outline related to the DFG project and the job profile.
TH Köln is committed to providing equal opportunities and seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.
TH Köln is committed to providing equal opportunities and seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Thus, applications from women are given preferential consideration in case of equal suitability.
Applicants with disabilities and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
Please understand that we cannot cover any costs incurred by you as a result of the interview.
Please understand that we cannot cover any costs incurred by you as a result of the interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Application deadline: Jan 18, 2026
Application deadline: Jan 18, 2026
Your contact:
Janine Strucken
T: 0221-8275-5965
E: janine.strucken@th-koeln.de
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
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Janine Strucken
T: 0221-8275-5965
E: janine.strucken@th-koeln.de
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
Legal notice
