Research Assistant
Department of the History of Textile Arts
(Pre-doc)
80%
At the Department of the History of Textile Arts, a position as a research assistant (80%) is to be filled starting February 1, 2025 (or by agreement) for a duration of two years (with an option for extension).
A preferred focus is in the area of medieval (Islamic) textile art history, complementing and expanding the professorship in research and teaching. In addition to pursuing their own academic qualification (PhD), the position includes supporting the professorship in teaching, research, and administrative tasks.
We are seeking candidates with academic potential who aim to pursue a dissertation project in the field of medieval (Islamic) textile art history. A successful application further requires excellent proficiency in English as well as another language relevant to the research area (e.g., Arabic, Persian).
The application deadline is November 11, 2024, and interviews will take place via Zoom at the beginning of December 2024.
The application deadline is November 11, 2024, and interviews will take place via Zoom at the beginning of December 2024.
In addition to the usual application materials (CV, list of publications and courses if applicable, copies of certificates), we kindly ask for a description of the dissertation project as well as the names of two referees who can be confidentially contacted for a letter of recommendation.
Please send your documents (in a single PDF file) and any questions to: Corinne Mühlemann
Application deadline: November 11, 2024
Application deadline: November 11, 2024
