Fully Funded PhD Scholarships at Kiel University – Apply by 17 June 2025
About Position/Job
The Johanna Mestorf Academy (JMA) at Kiel University, Germany, invites applications for four fully funded PhD scholarships in connection with the establishment of the ARCWorlds research building. ARCWorlds is a world-class interdisciplinary research hub focused on human-environment dynamics from the Late Stone Age (~12,000 BC) to the end of the pre-modern era. This opportunity offers structured doctoral training at the intersection of the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Life Sciences.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Doctoral Fellow (PhD Scholarship)
- Institution: Kiel University
- Department: Johanna Mestorf Academy (JMA)
- Research Field: Archaeology, Anthropology, Environmental History
- Location: Kiel, Germany
- Number of Post: 4
- Job Type: Full-time, Funded PhD
- Start Date (Anticipated): As soon as possible
- Working Hours: Full-time doctoral research
- Salary Range: €1,900/month (scholarship grant)
- Required Degree/Diploma: MA/MSc or equivalent
Research Area
- Human-environment dynamics
- Geoarchaeology and dendroarchaeology
- Archaeobotany and archaeozoology
- Physical anthropology and social archaeology
- Migration and cultural transformation
- Spatial, urban, and settlement archaeology
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- MA/MSc in archaeology, anthropology, environmental studies, or a related discipline
- English language proficiency
- Research interests aligned with ARCWorlds themes
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in interdisciplinary research
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Innovative research ideas fitting ARCWorlds themes:
- The World of Entangled Space
- The World of Built Spaces
- Worlds in Motion
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent PhD research aligned with ARCWorlds
- Collaborate across JMA and affiliated projects (ROOTS, CRC 1266)
- Publish and present research outcomes
- Engage in structured doctoral training and academic events
- Contribute to the academic environment at Kiel University
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF containing all required documents + a separate PDF of your Master’s thesis.
Required Documents:
- Project proposal (max 4 pages incl. references)
- Curriculum Vitae
- MA/MSc thesis (PDF)
- Academic credentials
- Proof of English proficiency
- Two letters of recommendation
- Written confirmation from a potential supervisor (ROOTS or CRC 1266)
Email to:
📧 application@roots.uni-kiel.de
Subject: ARCWorlds PhD Application – [Your Name]
Note: Applicants must contact potential supervisors before applying to ensure thematic alignment with ARCWorlds.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: May 2025
- Deadline: 17 June 2025
- Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.uni-kiel.de/en/
- JMA Overview: https://www.uni-kiel.de/de/jma
- Job/Post link: Click here
- Apply Now: mailto:application@roots.uni-kiel.de
