Research associate Digitality of Historical Research
Job
The contract is fixed-term and limited to a maximum of five years. Key responsibilities: ◘ Conducting an individual research project in the field of European history since c. 1500 with a strong emphasis on digital tools and methods. We particularly welcome comparative and cross-border perspectives on the social, religious, cultural, or environmental history of Europe ◘ Participation in the development of the IEG’s research agenda through publications and research activities ◘ Consulting academic staff and guests of the IEG on the conception and application of digital tools and methods ◘ Taking on cross-sectional tasks in the DH Lab team at the interface of historical research and digital technologies ◘ Participation in the enhancement of digital research infrastructures and in the design of innovative research projects in regional, national, and European networks ◘ Collaboration in the Mainz Centre for Digitality in the Humanities and Cultural Studies (mainzed) and teaching within the MA programme »Digital Methodology«
Initiator(s):
Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG)
Deadline: 09.03.2026
Start date: 01.07.2026
Location: Mainz, Germany
Post created by: Lymor Wolf Goldstein