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Research Assistant (Postdoc) (Reference: AR Media Aesthetics)

2026-10-22

As a humanistic, sustainable and action-oriented university, Leuphana University of Lüneburg stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary cooperation, transdisciplinary cooperation with practice and an overall dynamic development characterise its research profile in the core topics of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability and state. Its international study model with the Leuphana College, the Leuphana Graduate School and the Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has won many awards.

For the Institute for Culture and Aesthetics of Digital Media (ICAM) within the School of Culture and Society, Chair of Media Aesthetics and Media Technology (Prof. Dr. Inga Pollmann) the University is looking for a responsible, motivated, and dedicated individual to begin on April 1, 2027, as 

Research Assistant (Postdoc) (Reference: AR Media Aesthetics)

(Pay Grade EG 13 TV-L, 100%, fixed-term for 3 years)

or

Research Assistant (Postdoc) as Akademische*r Rat*Rätin

(A 13 NBesG, 100%, fixed-term for 3 years with an option to extend for an additional 3 years)

Your tasks:

  • Preparing and giving courses in accordance with § 31 para. 1 NHG in the amount of 4 SWS (2 courses per semester) in the field of film and media studies
  • Academic service in research in accordance with § 31 para. 1 NHG, in particular
    • participation in research, development and transfer projects in film and media studies (collaboration in the preparation of external grant funding applications, project coordination of ongoing projects, scientific publications)
    • participation in general departmental tasks (e.g. course planning, organization of scientific events, committee work)
  • furthering your own academic qualifications (habilitation or second book) in the field of film and media aesthetics

Your profile:

Professional qualifications:

  • Completed academic university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in the field of film studies, media studies or in a related field
  • Above-average doctorate in the field of film or media studies, taking into account aesthetic, historical and theoretical aspects

Professional Experience:

  • Several years of experience in research and/or teaching and in the implementation of academic projects
  • Experience in academic publishing and, ideally, in the acquisition of, or collaboration on, external grants

Expertise:

  • Demonstrable knowledge of central approaches and debates in film studies as well as in at least one of the following subject areas: film theory, film philosophy, environmental studies, art history, digital media
  • Academic publication track record
  • Very good knowledge of academic methods and data analysis
  • Confident handling of relevant specialist software and MS Office
  • Experience in supervising students and young academics is an advantage

Interdisciplinary skills:

  • Independent and structured way of working
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Organizational skills and analytical thinking
  • Ability to collaborate across disciplines
  • High level of initiative and scientific motivation

Language skills:

  • Excellent written and spoken German and English skills. If you do not currently have knowledge of German, you are prepared to acquire it within a reasonable period of time.

Our offer:

  • an inspiring working environment as part of the university community of researchers, teachers, students and staff in technology and administration,
  • a workplace at one of the most beautiful university locations in Germany in a true campus university with an internationally acclaimed central building by Daniel Libeskind and the directly adjacent Wilschenbruch nature reserve,
  • a high level of job security as part of the public service,
  • an additional company pension scheme through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL),
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
  • flexible and family-friendly opportunities to alternate between presence work and mobile work,
  • an extensive internal and external continuing education programme,
  • a wide range of sporting activities sponsored by the university, which employees can take part in for one hour per week during working hours to promote their health,
  • a university-sponsored catering service for lunch and dinner in the refectory,
  • a Germany ticket sponsored by the university as a job ticket

The position is basically suitable for part-time work, but the aim is to fill it 100 per cent.

Your application:

For further information please contact Prof.in Dr.in Inga Pollmann (inga.pollmann@leuphana.de, Tel. 04131.677-1231).

Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. 

Please submit the following documents by 17.11.2026 via our application portal (no photo, please): cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications, course list, project outline postdoc project (3-5 pages), and proof of status/completion of the doctoral procedure (e.g. confirmation of submission of the dissertation). We look forward to receiving your application!