Research Associate for Project ‘‘Southeast Asians Germans’: Beyond the Migration and Generation Paradigm. Voice, Creativity, and Advocacy” (2000 – 2025)
Institution: Faculty of Humanities, Asia-Africa Institute, Southeast Asian Studies
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date01.09.2026, fixed until 31.08.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 30.06.2026
Scope of work: part-time
Weekly hours: 65 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Duties primarily include teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.
The Department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures is offering a research position as part of a one-year pilot project titled ‘Southeast Asians Germans’: Beyond the Migration and Generation Paradigm. Voice, Creativity, and Advocacy.”
The researcher will be responsible for collecting linguistic and visual data related to a self-declared “German-Southeast Asian identity” (primarily, but not limited to, Filipino, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and Thai) between 2000 and 2025. The successful candidate will work closely with Professor Elsa Clavé on the preliminary analysis of the data and the design of the future research project.
This position will include 2.6 weekly hours of teaching sessions in the department.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
- Master’s degree in Southeast Asian Studies, or in linguistics, literature, geography, sociology, or anthropology, with a specialization or expertise in one of the Southeast Asian countries
- German (C1)
- English (B2)
- analytical skills
- interest in multiculturalism, multilinguism, and racism in Germany/Europe
- knowledge of civil society networks in Hamburg and Germany
- previous experience with artistic and cultural institutions in Germany
- experience in knowledge exchange/transfer
- previous teaching experience in theories and methods, and or academic writing appreciated
We offer
- 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
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Elsa Clavé
Application deadline
30.06.2026
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
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