Research Associate for Project ‘‘Southeast Asians Germans’: Beyond the Migration and Generation Paradigm. Voice, Creativity, and Advocacy” (2000 – 2025) § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Humanities, Asia-Africa Institute, Southeast Asian Studies

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.09.2026, fixed until 31.08.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2026-06-30

Scope of work: part-time

Weekly hours: 65 % of standard work hours per week

Your responsibilities

Duties primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

The Department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures is offering a research position as part of a one-year pilot project titled ‘Southeast Asians Germans’: Beyond the Migration and Generation Paradigm. Voice, Creativity, and Advocacy.”

The researcher will be responsible for collecting linguistic and visual data related to a self-declared “German-Southeast Asian identity” (primarily, but not limited to, Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai) between 2000 and 2025. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Elsa Clavé on the preliminary analysis of the data and the design of the future research project.

This position will include 2.6 weekly hours of teaching sessions in the department.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

• Master’s degree in Southeast Asian Studies, or in linguistics, literature, geography, sociology, or anthropology, with a specialization or expertise in one of the Southeast Asian countries
• German (C1)
• English (B2)
• analytical skills
• interest in multiculturalism, multilinguism, and racism in Germany/Europe
• knowledge of civil society networks in Hamburg and Germany
• previous experience with artistic and cultural institutions in Germany
• experience in knowledge exchange/transfer
• previous teaching experience in theories and methods, and or academic writing appreciated

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Elsa Clavé

Location

Edmund-Siemers-Allee 1 Ost
20146 Hamburg

Reference number

137

Application deadline

2026-06-30

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to .

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