OpenFieldCentre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) Research Associate
Interdisciplinary research within Germany's premier Cluster of Excellence Understanding Written Artefacts, applying scientific imaging, multispectral scanning, and material analysis to historical manuscripts.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Humanities, History, Philology, or Cultural Heritage Science.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English proficiencies.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated expertise in manuscript studies, material analysis, or historical artifacts.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 (100%) full salaried research post: approx. €52,000/year gross plus research travel grants
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; salaried research position.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 (Annual fellowship cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hamburg documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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