About the Position
The University of Augsburg, Germany, is offering a Research Assistant position within the Faculty of Philology and History, based at the Chair of Image Processing and Visualisation in the Digital Humanities. This 65% part-time role is funded for two years and is designed to support the development of a doctoral research project in digital imaging and cultural heritage studies. The chair focuses on image-based documentation, visualisation, and computational analysis of cultural heritage, combining expertise from art history, cultural studies, and computer science. The role encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and provides opportunities to prepare third-party funding applications for doctoral research. This position is ideal for early-career researchers aiming to build strong academic foundations in Digital Humanities and heritage science.
Position Details
- Position: Research Assistant (Doctoral Level)
- Institution: University of Augsburg
- Department: Faculty of Philology and History
- Research Field: Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage Imaging
- Location: Augsburg, Germany
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Part-time (65%), Fixed-term
- Start Date (Anticipated): 2026
- Working Hours: 65% of full-time
- Salary Range: TV-L E13 (subject to eligibility)
- Required Degree/Diploma: Masters
Research Area
- Digital imaging in the humanities
- Image-based documentation of cultural heritage
- Image processing and visualisation
- Computational heritage research
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Digital Humanities, Archaeology, Art History, History, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Interest in image-based cultural heritage research
- Methodological knowledge in at least one of: Image Processing, Remote Sensing, or GIS
- Strong communication skills in English and German (or willingness to reach B2 level in German)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Python programming
- Initial research experience in digital heritage technologies
- Interest in university teaching
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching and research in Digital Imaging in the Humanities
- Developing a doctoral research proposal and contributing to funding applications
- Participating in course planning and examinations in Art and Cultural History and Digital Humanities
- Teaching duties of 3 SWS
- Student advising and academic self-administration
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email as a single PDF file (max. 8 MB) to: sekretariat.ipv@philhist.uni-augsburg.de
Required Documents
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Academic certificates
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Open until filled
- Deadline: 22 March 2026
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: University of Augsburg, Germany
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply Now: sekretariat.ipv@philhist.uni-augsburg.de
