42,500 students and 7,750 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster. Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers throughout Germany and from around the world.

The Institute of Missiology and Theologies beyond Europe in the Catholic-Theological Faculty at the University of Münster, Germany, is seeking to fill the position of a

Research Assistant

for 10 hours per week for a period of 12 months.

Your tasks:

Coordination of preparatory measures (international workshops) for the development of a transnational Research Master "Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies"
Creation of a draft for an "Erasmus Mundus Design Measures" (EMDM) application based on preparatory workshops
Literature and source texts searches for a bibliographical database on emerging new themes in Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies and their presentation in literature reviews

Our expectations:

Completed postgraduate studies, with a Master’s degree in either Theology, Religious Studies, Islamic Studies, in another relevant areas of cultural-historical studies
Experience in international teaching or research projects desirable
Interest in non-European cultures and intercultural communication competence -
Language skills in non-European classical and/or modern languages
IT technology and general computer skills, experience with literature databases
Team work skills

Advantages for you:

Appreciation, commitment, openness and respect – values which are important to us.

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions.

We actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless these are outweighed by reasons which necessitate the selection of another candidate.

For specific inquiries and further information prior to application candidates are welcome to address these to the director of the institute, Prof. Norbert Hintersteiner.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 2025-09-20. Please send your application with the usual documents as one single PDF and only by email to imw@unimuenster.de.Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.

University of Muenster
Prof. Dr. Norbert Hintersteiner
Institute for Missiology and the Study of Theologies Beyond Europe
Catholic-Theological Faculty
Robert-Koch Strasse 29
48143 Muenster, Germany

Reference number: 2025_08_16