Deputy Head of Department (f/m/d) at Leibniz Gemeinschaft

Intro

The Leibniz Institute for Contemporary History Munich–Berlin (IfZ) has a vacancy for the position of Deputy Head of Department at the Center for Holocaust Studies and is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) to start as soon as possible.

Tasks

Deputise for the Head of Department in all their responsibilities
Own academic research and publications on the history of the Holocaust and its broader contexts
Organization and conception of the Center's academic work together with the department head
Teaching about the Holocaust
Conception of workshops and conferences
Supervision of the Center's staff and fellows

Requirements

Very good PhD degree in modern history/contemporary history
Very good knowledge of and research experience in the Nazi era, the anti-Jewish persecution and the Holocaust
Very good knowledge of German, English and at least one other language, preferably an Eastern or Central European language
Willingness to represent the Center nationally and internationally at conferences and work meetings, at public events and in response to media inquiries
Experience as team leader
Teaching experience is desirable

Benefits

An interesting, varied job in a professionally challenging field
A stimulating and lively working environment
Flexible working hours
Attractive social benefits such as a company pension scheme (VBL) and contributions to capital forming (vermögenswirksame Leistungen)
Very good working conditions and a pleasant working atmosphere