Post-Doc-Assistant (100%) in Art History

The Institute of Art History (in the Department of Arts, Media, Philosophy) at the University of Basel is seeking to fill the position of Assistant (Post-Doc, 100%) for the Professorship of Early Modern Art (Prof. Dr. Aaron Hyman) as of February 1, 2025.

Your assignments

In addition to work on a book project / habilitation thesis at the University of Basel, duties will include teaching (3 SWS) and the supervision of students as well as academic administration and collaboration on academic projects.

Your profile

We are looking for candidates with a focus on Early Modern Art (primarily Europe or Europe in connection with other regions, e.g. African, Byzantine, Islamic, pre-Columbian, Eastern European, Scandinavian or South or East Asian art), record of ambitious doctoral work, and standing in the field of Early Modern Art. A further prerequisite for a successful application is the excellent knowledge of German and English along with at least one other research language.

We offer you

The position is initially offered for a term of two years with the possibility, at that point, of extension for a further four years after a successful evaluation. The conditions of employment follow the guidelines of the University of Basel.

Application / Contact

Please apply online by November 5, 2024 with the following application documents:

1. Letter of motivation

2. Curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, list of publications and courses, (as applicable)

3. Names and contact details of two professional references

4. Outline of current research / habilitation project (max. 5 pages)

5. Writing sample (e.g. dissertation chapter or essay; max. ca. 40 pages)