At the University of Greifswald’s Faculty of Theology there is a position available at the Chair of Old Testament/Teaching Unit for Hebrew, which is expected to be available from 1 April 2026, subject to budgetary regulations, for a part-time (65%)
Research Assistant.
The position is limited to a period of 3 years. Payment will be made according to pay group 13 TV-L Wissenschaft.
The position is part of the Käthe Kluth Junior Research Group 2025, which deals with questions of textual and traditional history from the Second Temple period. A doctoral project related to this topic is to be started or continued within the scope of the position. The holder of the position should aim to complete a doctorate in the field of the Hebrew Bible.
Job description:
- Academic services predominantly in the fields of research and teaching
- Teaching students enrolled in the Church Examination (parish ministry)/Magister Theologiae and Religious Studies (teacher-training degree for Gymnasium) on the following courses:
- Hebraicum (supplementary examination for the Abitur)/final examination “Knowledge of Hebrew” (faculty examination)
- Hebrew reading courses (“Hebrew II”: every other semester)
- Fundamental knowledge in the biblical sciences (Hebrew Bible)
- Preparation, realisation, and correction of examinations in all degree courses offered by the Chair of Old Testament and the Teaching Unit for Hebrew
- Collaboration on projects, events, and conferences within the Käthe Kluth Junior Research Group
- Support in the organisation of the chair’s tasks
- Collaboration in academic self-administration
- The position holder will have the opportunity to continue their academic qualification; tasks will be assigned that are conducive to the preparation of a doctorate.
Job requirements:
- Successfully completed advanced university degree in Protestant Theology with a focus on the Hebrew Bible (Magister/master's degree or equivalent) or equivalent qualification in Jewish Studies, Semitic Studies, or Religious Studies
- Excellent Biblical Hebrew language skills (Hebraicum)
- Excellent English language skills (level C2)
Further knowledge and skills that will play a decisive role in the selection of suitable candidates are:
- Very good German language skills (level C1)
- Knowledge of Ancient Greek (Graecum)
- Knowledge of Modern Hebrew
Information about the application and selection procedure:
This advertisement is directed at all persons, irrespective of gender. Severely disabled applicants with the same qualifications will be considered with preference.
In accordance with § 68(3) PersVG M-V, the Staff Council will only be involved in staff matters of the academic or artistic staff on request.
Unfortunately, application costs (e.g. travel expenses for interviews) will not be reimbursed by the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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Applications comprising all usual documents should be sent with reference to the job advertisement number 25/B32 by 7 January 2026, preferably via email (one PDF file), to:
Universität Greifswald,
Theologische Fakultät
Dr. Amrei Koch
Am Rubenowplatz 2/3
17489 Greifswald