1 Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, Department of Social Sciences, Sociology - Department of Art and Economies

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H

Department of Social Sciences, Sociology - Department of Art and Economies

Position Details:

• Fixed term, part-time (currently 20 hours per week)
• Date of hire: 01.10.2026
• Initial duration until November 30, 2027, with possibility of extension
• Qualification position pursuant to § 72 HessHG in conjunction with § 2(1), sentence 1, WissZeitVG
• Opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree

Tasks

• Assistance in research and teaching (independent teaching of 2 SWS) in the field of art and economies (in department 05 as well as at the Kunsthochschule Kassel)
• Developing a dissertation in the field of art and economies, particularly in relation to contemporary art practices, theoretical discourses, and collective forms of production
• Participation in the development and conceptual advancement of the documenta Institut, especially at the intersection of art theory, sociology, curatorial practice and public discourse
• Participation in the organization and implementation of academic events and conferences
• Participation in university administration

Requirements

• MA degree in social sciences, art studies, media studies or a comparable subject with good to very good academic performance
• Required degree must be presented by the hiring date at the latest
• Very good command of English and German
• In addition to the usual application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates): brief outline of the doctoral project (max. 2 pages), a writing sample, and two referees
• Initial experience in academic publishing and/or presenting research is an advantage
• Experience in organizing academic events or research projects is desirable
• Experience with research projects or grant applications is an advantage

Our Offer

• Interesting and diverse range of tasks within a modern and ambitious university
• Interdisciplinary team with good and collegial working atmosphere
• Opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures
• Workplace with good connections to public transport (currently free of charge)
• Additional company pension (VBL)
• Optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen
• Family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies)
• Annual bonus
• Entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits
• Promotion of voluntary commitment
• Low-cost participation in university sports and full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit
• Workplace health management

Application

Application deadline: 05.08.2026

Vacancy number: 39329

Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form.

In exceptional cases, applications will also be accepted in paper form addressed to: The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel.de, stating the reference number. For postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned.

Contact

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Mi You, mi.you(at)uni-kassel.de