as soon as possible | temporary for three years | part time with 65% | Faculty of Cultural Studies | Campus Südstadt
That awaits you
- Participation in the multidisciplinary research project TabulaRasa, focusing on the materials-based investigation of historical wax tablets from antiquity to the early modern period
- Development, evaluation and application of separation methods (GC-MS, PyGC-MS and DEP-MS) to identify the organic components in wax mixtures
- Based on analytical results, production of material and historically informed reconstructions for rheological, deformation and flow tests
- Application of FTIR and SEM-EDX for the characterisation of pigments additives and reaction products
- Publication of research results in scientific journals and at international conferences
- Assistance with the maintenance and servicing of equipment (e.g., GC-MS instruments)
- Independent teaching (1 SWS) in the master’s module Experimental Design and Investigative Methods
- Independent project-based research with the goal of earning a Ph.D.
Your skills
- Master’s degree in archaeometry, chemistry, materials science, conservation science, or a related field
- Knowledge in the application of separation methods, particularly GC-MS
- Methodological knowledge in the field of materials analysis (e.g., FTIR and SEM/EDX)
- Ideally, knowledge of the principles and methods of rheologogical studies
- Proficiency in standard MS Office programs and, ideally, data analysis software (e.g., MatLab)
- Very good English and German language skills
- Independent, reliable, and analytical approach to thinking and working
- Strong ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams
- Interest and innovative ideas contributing towards a Ph.D. in this field
Our offer
- Remuneration according to EG 13 TV-L
- Flexible working hours
- Family-friendly working environment and conditions
- Insights into interdisciplinary research contexts and the opportunity for further academic training
- Regular participation in doctoral seminars and interdisciplinary training programs
- Option to participate in university sports and health promotion programs
- University events (e.g. lectures, staff outing, readings, summer party, etc.)
- Close to public transport
- Digital communication and work processes in 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 with a 5-day work week
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.
Applicants with disabilities and persons with comparable status are also given preference in case of equal suitability.
This job vacancy is open exclusively to applicants who can be employed for their own advanced academic training (sect. 2 (1) of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
Please understand that we will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred in connection with the interview.
Please understand that we will not reimburse you for any expenses incurred in connection with the interview.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Application deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Application deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Your contact:
Paula Schlootkötter
T: +49 221-8275-3177
E: paula.schlootkoetter@th-koeln.de
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
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Paula Schlootkötter
T: +49 221-8275-3177
E: paula.schlootkoetter@th-koeln.de
www.th-koeln.de/jobvacancies
Legal notice
