2026 Research Associate in Islamic Studies at the University of Hamburg

Duties further include academic services in Research Associate (PhD) Position for the history, economy and law of the early islamic empire, in association with the “Romanislam Center for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies”. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.

The successful applicant will concentrate on the political, economic, or cultural history of the early Islamic Empire and the period of the regional states. A successful PhD-thesis is expected in the field of administrative divisions, political structures, imperial religions versus local believes, economy, the transformation of cities, etc.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 23, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Hamburg
• City to studyHamburg
• School to studyUniversity of Hamburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• An excellent university degree (MA) in a relevant fields of Middle Eastern, and North African Studies or Studies on the Islamic Iberian Peninsula, excellent Arabic language skills, experience with Arabic historical primary sources, excellent knowledge of English, and French, are required.
• The knowledge of further languages relevant for the study of the Islamic Empire, such as Syriac, Spanish, Latin, etc. is advantageous.
• Experience in working with additional sources, such as archaeological, numismatic, material culture, GIS is welcome but not a requirement.
• The applicant is expected to conduct doctoral studies in a field relevant to the early Islamic and its successor states.

Application Documents

• a cover letter
• a tabular curriculum vitae
• copies of degree certificate(s)
• please add the names of two references that should be uploaded with your documents

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Hamburg webpage.