The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 22.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.

At the University of Kassel’s Department of Music, the following position in Historical Musicology (Prof. Dr. Carolin Krahn) is to be filled as of February 1, 2025:

Doctoral research assistant (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, temporary, part-time (currently 20 hours per week)

Application deadline:
12.11.2024

Date of hire: 01.02.2025

vacancy number: 37819
Part-time with half the regular working hours of a full-time employee. The position is limited to 4 years (qualification position according to § 72 Hess HG in conjunction with § 2 para. 1 sentence 1 Wiss Zeit VG). The successful applicant may pursue a doctorate in Historical Musicology during the period of employment.

Tasks:

• Independent research on a doctoral dissertation project in historical musicology (see prerequisites below).
• Teaching load amounting to 2 hours/week per semester.
• Participation in academic administration (e.g., contributing to building international cooperation projects).

Requirements:

• Academic degree (at M.A. level) in Musicology with an emphasis on Historical Musicology/Music History OR academic teaching degree (at M.A. level) with a focus on Music, both rated at least “good” (2.0 or better, according to the German academic evaluation scale).
• Sound knowledge of European music history.
• International experience as part of a study or research stay abroad.
• The complete application must be accompanied by a digital copy of the most recent relevant academic thesis and a two-page dissertation exposé in the field of music history (19th through 21st centuries), preferably with reference to Italy.

Preferred skills:

• Proven knowledge of English (proof not required if native speaker).
• Proven knowledge of Italian (proof not required for native speakers).
• Proven experience with musicological research projects.
• Proven experience in teaching at university-level.
• Proven intercultural competence (e.g., through special commitment).

Please attach the following documents as a single merged PDF file to the application:

• Curriculum vitae with publications (max. 2 pages).
• Letter of application describing your academic background, your research interests, and your motivation for this position (max. 2 pages).
• Digital copy of the most recent relevant academic thesis.
• Dissertation exposé in the field of music history (19th through 21st centuries), preferably with reference to Italy (max. 2 pages).

The successful applicant will be actively supported to further develop academic qualifications. The doctoral dissertation will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Carolin Krahn at the University of Kassel in Germany.

For inquiries on this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Carolin Krahn, e-mail: krahn(at)uni-kassel.de, phone: +49 561 804-4694.

In the event of any differences between the German and English versions of this call for application, the German wording is legally binding.

Our Offer:
As an employee of the University of Kassel

• you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
• you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
• you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
• is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

• an additional company pension (VBL),
• an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
• an annual bonus
• an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
• a promotion of voluntary commitment,
• low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management

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Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number in the subject line, via the online form. We have compiled further information for you in our .

In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form addressed to: The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to , stating the reference number.

In the case of postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations.

The protection of your personal information is very important to us, so we will handle your personal information with care. By your application, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.

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Information and FAQ about applying for a job offer:
The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.