The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 44,000 students and with about 5,700 employees. Founded in 1914 by Frankfurt citizens and since 2008 once again proud of its foundation status Goethe University possesses a high degree of autonomy, modernity and professional diversity. As a comprehensive university, the Goethe University offers a total of 16 departments on five campuses and 154 degree programs along with an outstanding research reputation. Furthermore, the Goethe University is part of the Group of Rhine-Main-Universities (RMU). As part of a DFG-funded project on the cult district of Nida-Heddernheim, the Chair of Classical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences of the Department of Linguistics and Cultural Studies at the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main seeks to fill in a
PostDoc-position in Classical / Roman Archaeology (m/f/d)
(E 13 TV-G-U)
for a limited period of two years as soon as possible. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).
We expect from you
Over 5,000 high-quality and well-preserved fragments of painted wall plaster were found in the imperial cult district of Nida-Heddernheim. The pre-sorted fragments can be assigned to different decorative systems. The majority of the fragments are decorated in monochrome or bichrome, but there are also numerous remnants of figurative and ornamental depictions. As part of the project, the fragments must first be documented, dated and examined in order to create a reconstruction of the wall design on this basis. It should also be examined whether conclusions can be drawn about the reconstruction of the associated building.
Your profile
You have completed a scientific university degree (master) as well as a doctorate in the field of Classical Archaeology or Roman Archaeology. You are already very well versed in the field of Roman wall painting. You have a very good command of German and/or English. You should be able to connect with the research and work at the Institute of Archaeological Sciences and be interested in interdisciplinary networking with neighboring disciplines.
To apply
Please send your application by email until 30.09.2025, as a single PDF file (max. 10 MB) to Prof. Dr. Anja Klöckner ([email protected] and [email protected]
The Goethe University is committed to a policy of providing equal employment opportunities for both men and women alike, and therefore encourages particularly women to apply for the position/s offered. Individuals with severe disability will be prioritized in case of equal aptitude and ability.
Please note that the application documents will not be returned. Costs incurred during the application process will not be reimbursed by Goethe University.
