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The Chair of “Theology, and Reception History of the New Testament” in Department 02 (Faculty of Catholic Theology) at the University of Münster is seeking to fill the position of
Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiterin, salary level E13 TV-L)
as soon as possible. The position is a full-time (100%) fixed-term position for a duration of 3 years. The teaching load is 4 hours per week.
Your tasks:
- independent conduct of a research project on one of the professorship’s main research areas (Synoptic Question/Marcion; recent history of New Testament exegesis, including contemporary political discourses; early reception and canon history of the New Testament, with special focus on the Catholic Epistles)
- independent conduct of courses and examinations
- preparation of competitive grant proposals
- internationalization of teaching
- participation in the academic self-governance of the faculty and university
Our expectations:
- a successfully completed degree in theology from a university or comparable institution of higher education, excluding a bachelor’s degree
- an excellent doctoral degree in the field of the New Testament studies
- above-average exegetical skills (including Koine Greek)
- proficiency in spoken and written English
- a strong willingness to engage in international and interdisciplinary collaboration
- relevant professional experience in university teaching (preferred)
- strong communication and teamwork skills
Advantages for you:
- responsible, varied, and challenging tasks
- support for your individual career development (including the acquisition of university teaching qualifications)
- a family-friendly environment
The University of Münster strongly supports . We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.
We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.
If you have any questions in advance, please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Grünstäudl ().
Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application, including the standard documents (resume, transcripts, etc.), in a single PDF file by 2026-06-19 at:
Universität Münster
FB 02 - Katholisch-Theologische Fakultät
Professur Theologie und Rezeptionsgeschichte des Neuen Testaments
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Grünstäudl
Johannisstraße 8-10
48143 Münster
You may also send us your application electronically in PDF format. Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.
Reference number: 2026_05_22