About the Position
Heidelberg University invites applications for a permanent Curator position in Egyptology at the Heidelberg Center for Cultural Heritage (HCCH), Heidelberg, Germany. This role focuses on the scientific supervision, museum curation, and teaching of the Egyptian Collection while contributing to interdisciplinary cultural heritage research. The position also involves developing exhibitions, digitising the collection, and promoting public engagement. The curator will collaborate with the Institute of Egyptology and the HCCH research network.
The position offers remuneration according to TV-L scales and provides flexible, family-friendly working conditions. Candidates with a doctorate in Egyptology, experience in archaeological collection management, exhibition design, and public communication are encouraged to apply. This role is globally relevant, allowing candidates to advance Egyptological research while connecting with international museum and academic networks.
Program / Job Details
- Position: Curator – Egyptian Collection
- Institution: Heidelberg University, Germany
- Department: Heidelberg Center for Cultural Heritage (HCCH)
- Research Field: Egyptology, Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies
- Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Joachim Quack (Director, Institute of Egyptology)
- Location: Heidelberg, Germany
- Number of Positions: 1
- Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time (50% FTE)
- Start Date: September 2026
- Working Hours: 20 hours/week
- Salary / Funding: TV-L pay scale depending on qualifications
This permanent curator role in Egyptology at Heidelberg University, Germany, is open for one candidate starting September 2026.
Research Area
- Museum curation and collection management
- Digitisation and research communication
- Exhibition design and museum didactics
- Cultural heritage and interdisciplinary collaboration
The position enables contributions to global research on Egyptological collections and supports long-term cultural preservation initiatives.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Completed university degree in Egyptology or equivalent
- Doctorate (PhD) in a relevant field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with archaeological collections and museum objects
- Exhibition conception and curatorial experience
- Interdisciplinary research interest and collaboration
- Experience communicating research in museum contexts
- Public relations and outreach skills
- Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
Key Responsibilities
- Curate and supervise the Egyptian Collection
- Teach BA and MA Egyptology courses (2 SWS)
- Participate in MA Cultural Heritage and Cultural Property Protection courses
- Contribute to exhibition design, collection digitisation, and museum public engagement
- Acquire and manage third-party funding
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Application Process
Applications must be submitted via email to Prof. Dr. Christian Witschel, Managing Director of HCCH (christian.witschel@zaw.uni-heidelberg.de) with the following documents:
- CV / Resume
- Motivation / Cover Letter
- Academic Transcripts
- References / Recommendation Letters
- List of Publications
- Sketch of future perspectives for the collection (max. 3 pages, PDF)
Important Dates
- Applications Open: Now
- Application Deadline: 28 February 2026
- Expected Start: September 2026
Useful Links / Internal Linking
- Official Institution Website: Heidelberg University
- Job Announcement: Heidelberg University Stellenmarkt
- Apply Here: Email application to christian.witschel@zaw.uni-heidelberg.de
