About Position/Job
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich) is inviting applications for two postdoctoral positions in Tibetology and Indology. These positions are part of the pioneering project “Inscribing Piety: Patronage and Epigraphic Practices Across the Indian and Tibetan Cultural Worlds.” The project examines the cultural and religious significance of inscriptions across South Asia and the Tibetan cultural sphere, integrating philological, art historical, and digital methodologies.
One postdoctoral researcher will focus on Tibetology, developing a typological framework for Tibetan inscriptions on Buddhist art under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Vincent Tournier and Prof. Dr. Jörg Heimbel. The second position will focus on Indology, working on the expansion and standardisation of the Early Inscriptions of the Deccan digital corpus, integrating archival and epigraphic sources. Both positions are fully funded, interdisciplinary, and offer opportunities for international collaboration and cross-cultural research across Southern India, Tibet, and Nepal, with an anticipated start date of January 2026.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München/Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Department: Tibetology and Indology
- Research field: Tibetology / Indology
- Location: Munich, Germany
- Number of posts: 2
- Job Type: Full-time Postdoc
- Start Date (Anticipated): January 2026
- Working Hours: Full-time (100% E13 for Tibetology; 65% E13 for Indology)
- Salary Range: E13 (TV-L)
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Tibetology
- Indology
- Philology
- Epigraphy
- Digital Humanities
- Art History
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Tibetology, Indology, or related fields
- Expertise in Classical Tibetan (for Tibetology) or Middle Indo-Aryan languages & early Brāhmī (for Indology)
- Knowledge of TEI/EpiDoc encoding and digital corpus creation (preferred for Indology)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in art historical analysis and epigraphic research
- Ability to work in interdisciplinary, international teams
- Previous experience with digital humanities projects
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a digital corpus of inscriptions
- Conduct typological and comparative studies
- Contribute to cross-cultural research publications
- Collaborate with project PIs and other team members
- Ensure archival and fieldwork integration for the corpus
Application Process
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted online through the official university or project portal.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- List of publications
- Research statement
- Contact information of 2–3 referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 26 September 2025
- Deadline: 21 October 2025
- Interview Date: To be announced
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
- Official Notification Link: Click here
- Apply Now: Apply here
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