Postdoctoral Research Associate
Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Research of Faculty 9 (Cultural Studies), University of Bremen
Start date: April 1, 2026
Application deadline: December 10, 2025
The Institute of Anthropology and Cultural Research of Faculty 9 (Cultural Studies) at the University of Bremen is looking to fill a postdoctoral position associated with the Working Group of Public Anthropology (Prof. Dr. Nasima Selim) as Postdoctoral Research Associate (f/m/d) in the area of Public Anthropology – Culture in Practice and Transfer.
Job description
Open to unconventional approaches in reseahttps://www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/the-university-as-an-employer/job-vacancies-1/job/4108?cHash=d31a1ef87fed9bf5efd7d0cc2351fbd4rch and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its founding in 1971. With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance and innovative potential. As an ambitious research university, we stand for research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue international scientific cooperation in a spirit of global partnership.
Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to dare new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for each other. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and in the world.
Tasks
- Academic services in teaching to the extent of 4 SWS (including imparting specialist knowledge and practical skills as well as instruction in the application of scientific methods in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs to the extent of the applicable LVNV, teaching export (= subject-specific teaching for other teaching units))
In addition:
- Participation in the organisation and implementation of examinations
- Preparation of teaching materials
- Supervision of oral and written student seminar performances
- Scientific services in research, participation in research projects, in particular through participation in research projects of the professorship
2. Own scientific work in the context of a postdoctoral research project. The academic research work should be in the field of Public Anthropology with a focus on Environmental Humanities with particular reference to the research agenda of the Professorship of Public Anthropology
3. Other university tasks, such as participation in academic self-administration
Requirements
- A completed PhD degree (with a focus on Public Anthropology and Environmental Humanities) along with a university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Social and Cultural Anthropology, or a degree in a related field closely connected to the aforementioned research areas
- Applicants who are in the final phase of their doctoral studies will also be considered. Please note that submission of the doctoral certificate is required for employment.
- Excellent knowledge of anthropological theory and ethnographic methods
- Experience in ethnographic research
- Experience in teaching and supervising students.
- Very good language skills in English and German, additional language skill.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team
- Interest in transdisciplinary research and collaboration
Additional qualifications:
- Excellent knowledge of one or more of the following research-relevant disciplines – particularly in biology or other natural sciences, environmental sciences, Science and Technology Studies, political science, sociology, empirical philosophy, or public health
- Mixed method research skills
- Experience in social engagement as well as participation in community (science) projects.