Research Associate (m, f, x) in European Religious History (16th-20th centuries)

The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz is a non-university research institute within the Leibniz Association. It conducts and promotes research into the historical foundations of Europe in the modern era and is actively engaged in the development of digital humanities (https://www.ieg-mainz.de/en).

The IEG invites applications for a full-time position as

Research Associate (m, f, x) in European Religious History (16^th-20^th centuries)

to start 1 February 2027.  In accordance with the German WissZeitVG the contract is fixed-term and limited to a maximum of five years. The salary accords to German pay grade TV-L EG 13.

Job profile

The successful candidate pursues an individual research project in the field of European religious history. We particularly welcome comparative and cross-border perspectives on religion as a field of knowledge and interaction, including its connections to the non-European world. The post holder’s research activities and publications are expected to contribute to the IEG’s overarching intellectual and methodological framework and help shape its evolving research profile. In addition, they act as mentors for international doctoral fellows, organise academic events and work towards consolidating the IEG’s international network.

Further academic qualification, including relevant teaching at a university, is compatible with this position.

Your profile

• an outstanding PhD in a historical discipline (e.g. history; historical theology/church history; Islamic studies; Jewish studies; religious studies)
• high-quality academic publications in the field of European religious history
• an internationally oriented academic track-record
• very good command of English and German

We expect research staff to participate in outreach and knowledge transfer activities for non-specialist audiences and welcome an interest in the use of digital tools and methods.

We offer

• opportunities to develop your career in a renowned research institute
• the possibility to shape and expand your academic profile
• collaboration within an international team
• further training

Application

Please send your application (including cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, list of publications, a project outline of no more than 2 pages; contact details for two referees), quoting reference No. IEG-WM-RG-2026 to the Human Resources Department of the Leibniz Institute of European History (bewerbung(at)ieg-mainz.de) by 10 November 2026. Please submit all documents in a single file (PDF).

The IEG promotes professional equality between women and men and is committed to reconciling work and family life. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. We value diversity and welcome applications from qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds.

People with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration where equally qualified. 

Interviews are expected to take place on 10 December 2026.

For any questions, please contact the research coordinator of the IEG, Dr Manfred Sing (sing(at)ieg-mainz.de).