2026 Research Associate Position at the University of Freiburg

The Institute of Art History at the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg is seeking  a Research Associate (m/f/d) for the newly filled professorship in Art History (modern and contemporary art) starting on April 1, 2026. This is a part-time position (50% TV-L E13) with the opportunity for further qualification (doctorate). 

Your tasks:

• As a research associate, you will support the Chair of Art History (Modern and Contemporary Art) in research, teaching, and university administration.
• You will contribute to the conception and implementation of courses, lecture series, and research projects.
• You are expected to complete a doctoral dissertation during your employment at the University of Freiburg. The focus of your dissertation should be on a topic within the arts from the 19th to the 21st century.
• Your presence at the Institute of Art History is required.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Freiburg
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Freiburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Independent work in diverse fields of activity
• Courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities
• Further training and coaching opportunities
• Remuneration according to TV-L E13 including annual bonus, company supplementary pension scheme (VBL)
• A family-friendly environment
• Attractive sports and health programs (university sports)
• Subsidies for JobTicket and JobBike

Requirements

• Successfully completed university studies in art history or a related discipline
• PhD project on a topic in modern or contemporary art
• Above-average interest in current debates in the field
• Sound knowledge of the theories, methods, and tools of art history
• Enthusiasm for the subject and its communication in universities and the general public
• Experience in curatorial or museological fields, or in the Digital Humanities, is desirable.
• Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written.
• High motivation, communication and teamwork skills, didactic skills, reliability

Application Documents

• A maximum 5-page exposé of the doctoral project (4 pages of text including timetable plus 1 page of literature); and
• an excerpt from your master's thesis (summarized in a single PDF document up to 10 MB)

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please apply with the usual documents via the university's online application portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Freiburg website.