The DFG Research Training Group (GRK 3125): "Reconciliation and Its Equivalents in Transcultural Comparison" at the University of Bonn, Germany, is recruiting 12 fully funded doctoral researchers (Research Associates at 65% employment, TV-L E13) beginning 1 February 2027 for a four-year appointment. Rather than treating reconciliation as a concept unique to one culture, the program explores how societies across the world address conflict, justice, forgiveness, coexistence, and peace through different traditions, institutions, and cultural practices.
Your Tasks:
- writing a doctoral thesis on a topic within the scope of the Research Training Group,
active on-site participation in the Research Training Group’s activities as part of the study and qualification programme.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Excellent opportunities to write a subject-specific doctoral thesis within an interdisciplinary and international environment,
- Intensive academic and interdisciplinary exchange,
- Opportunities for international academic networking, for example through funding for a research stay abroad lasting several months,
- A structured supervision framework for doctoral studies,
- A comprehensive study and qualification programme that you can help shape yourself,
- A collegial and family-friendly working environment,
- Remuneration in accordance with TV-L pay grade / Entgeltgruppe 13.
Requirements
- A university degree (Master’s, State Examination or equivalent) completed with above-average results, preferably in the subjects of Ancient History, Art History, Critical Museum and Heritage Studies, Early Modern History, English Literature and Cultural Studies, (Historical) Peace and Conflict Studies, History and Culture of the Islamicate World, History Education, Jewish Studies, Law, Modern and Contemporary History, Philosophy of Religion, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Reconciliation Studies,
- An interest in interdisciplinary work,
- English language skills at least at B2 level (C1 if the dissertation is to be written in English),
- The ability to work effectively in a team.
Application Documents
- References
- CV
- 2-page cover letter
- 5-page project outline
- Proof of English language proficiency (may be submitted after the start of employment if necessary)
- Letters of recommendation (may be submitted if invited to an interview)
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
September 17, 2026How To Apply
If you are interested in this position, please send your complete application Documents to [email protected] by September 17, 2026 with the application code 2026/333. For technical reasons, applications may only be submitted by email as a single PDF file.
