FAQs
What is the duration of the assistant professor position?
The position is for three years.
What kind of research will the assistant professor be involved in?
The assistant professor will support the research group Digital Approaches to Sacred Texts and be involved in its projects, which focus on Hebrew, Syriac, Greek, Arabic, and Ge’ez texts.
What are the main qualifications required for this position?
Candidates should have acquaintance with at least two Semitic languages (e.g., Hebrew and Syriac), programming skills applicable in Digital Humanities, and a completed dissertation in a relevant field.
Is teaching a part of this job?
Yes, the assistant professor will contribute to the teaching of the courses offered by the research group.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary ranges from a minimum of €3,345.00 (Scale 10) to a maximum of €6,148.00 (Scale 11) gross per month, depending on education and experience.
How much holiday leave is entitlement for a full-time position?
A full-time position comes with a holiday leave entitlement of 232 hours per year, plus additional leave hours if working 40 hours per week.
Is there support for personal development?
Yes, the position offers space for personal development as part of the employment benefits.
Is a specific programming language required?
Familiarity with programming languages applicable in Digital Humanities, such as Python and Linux, is required.
Are there opportunities for diverse candidates to apply?
Yes, the university encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if they do not meet all the requirements.
How should candidates submit their applications?
Candidates should submit their applications through the designated process and not via email, as applications received by email will not be considered.