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The long-term project (12 years; 2018-29) Corpus Masoreticum: Die Inkulturation der Masora in die jüdische Gelehrsamkeit Westeuropas im 11.-13. Jh. Digitale Erschließung einer vergessenen Wissenskultur at the  Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is seeking to fill the position of an

research assistant (qualified or unqualified) 
(m/f/d; at least 20 hours / month)

to be filled. The position is initially limited until 31.07.2027, whereby an extension is possible. The position is open to students who are enrolled at the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies, Heidelberg University or another university in Germany.

The long-term project Corpus Masoreticum: Die Inkulturation der Masora in die jüdische Gelehrsamkeit Westeuropas im 11.-13. Jh. Digitale Erschließung einer vergessenen Wissenskultur (Corpus Masoreticum: The Inculturation of the Masora in Jewish Scholarship in Western Europe in the 11th-13th Centuries ), which was established by the German Research Foundation in 2018, is the first comprehensive project dedicated to the edition, processing and documentation of the Western European (Ashkenazi) Masora tradition between the 11th and 13th centuries. it differs from the oriental masora not only philologically, but also in its external appearance as a masora figurata, which indicates that the masora was received in a very special way among the Jews of Western Europe.

The tasks include:

• Editing work,
• scholarly research,
• bibliographical research and editing,
• Assistance with work in the BIMA2 database
• Organization of events

What you should bring with you:

• above-average academic performance

• good written and spoken German language skills, knowledge of Hebrew; native English speakers are also welcome

• friendly and confident demeanor

• independent, cooperative and meticulous working style, organizational talent

• sound computer skills or the willingness to familiarize yourself with the system

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies aims to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are currently underrepresented. Applications are invited from suitably qualified women. Applications from qualified persons with the gender entry "diverse" in the civil status register are also expressly encouraged. Severely disabled persons will be given priority if equally qualified.

Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV etc.) in one PDF by e-mail to: hanna.liss(at)hfjs.eu.

We ask for your understanding that application documents received will not be returned.

The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities is a non-university research institution in the field of cultural and intellectual history with more than twenty research projects and over 200 employees.

In the project "Bible glossaries as hidden cultural carriers. Judeo-French Cultural Exchange in the High Middle Ages" project is seeking to fill one or two positions at the earliest possible date as

qualified or unqualified research assistant
(m/f/d; scope of 30-80 hours / month)

in the field of Jewish Studies. The position is initially limited to twelve months, whereby an extension is possible. The vacancy is primarily aimed at students who are enrolled at the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies or the University of Heidelberg.

The Judaic-romanistic project (duration end 2040) is dedicated for the first time to the comprehensive edition, processing and documentation of medieval Hebrew-French Bible glossaries. The linguistic and literary tradition documented here will be analyzed for the first time by an interdisciplinary team in terms of its cultural, linguistic and theological-historical significance.

The tasks include

• Editing work,
• scientific research,
• bibliographical research and preparation,
• Preparation of publications,
• Organization of events.

What you should bring with you:

• above-average academic performance

• good written and spoken German language skills, knowledge of Hebrew; knowledge of French is useful but not essential; native English speakers are also welcome

• friendly and confident demeanor

• independent, cooperative and meticulous working style, organizational talent

• sound computer skills (MS Office package, Adobe)

The Heidelberg Academy aims to increase the proportion of women in areas in which they are currently underrepresented. Applications are invited from suitably qualified women. Applications from qualified persons with the gender entry "diverse" in the civil status register are also expressly welcome. Severely disabled persons will be given priority if equally qualified.

Please send your application documents (letter of motivation, CV etc.) in one PDF by e-mail to: Bibelglossare(at)hadw-bw.de

We ask for your understanding that application documents received will not be returned.

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is seeking to fill the position of

Administrative Staff Member (m/f/d) in the Secretariat  (part-time position, 50%)
 

is available, initially for a fixed term of one year. Continued employment is anticipated.

The scope of responsibilities includes, in particular:

• General and rectorate-specific secretarial tasks, such as handling mail (German, English), scheduling, monitoring deadlines, handling phone calls and correspondence (German, English), filing, receiving and hosting visitors, room management, website maintenance, taking minutes, preparing for and following up on meetings
• business travel management and travel expense reimbursement for the Rector’s Office, and assisting all university staff members with business travel requests
• Supporting the Rector’s Office with procurement processes
• Point of contact for telephone and Zoom services, management of the university calendar
• Acting on behalf of the Student Affairs Office and assisting with student matters
• Assisting the IT department with setting up computer access and email accounts

Your Profile:

• Relevant completed vocational training or experience in managing a secretariat
• Good command of German and English
• Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Organizational skills, ability to work in a team, and flexibility

We offer:

• Compensation in Pay Grade 6 under the TV-L collective bargaining agreement
• A varied and interesting role in a pleasant and collegial work environment
• Flexible work hours
• Many benefits in line with the public sector, e.g., annual bonus, capital-forming benefits, subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket, vacation entitlement above the minimum
• Discounted lunch in our kosher cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application with the standard documents by September 4, 2026, at the latest, via email (in a single PDF document) to: kanzlerin(at)hfjs.eu
The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Individuals with severe disabilities will be given priority in hiring when equally qualified.
 

At the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies, the position of

Kitchen Assistant (f/m/d) for the cafeteria (part-time, 50%)

is to be filled at the earliest possible date, limited to the duration of a sick leave replacement.

The kosher cafeteria primarily provides lunch for students and staff. In addition, it caters for university events and Shabbat celebrations.

Your tasks will include in particular:

• Assisting with meal preparation
• Serving meals
• Clearing and washing dishes
• Cleaning cafeteria tables and the kitchen area

Your profile:

• Professional experience as a kitchen assistant
• German or English language skills
• An open and positive personality
• Commitment, teamwork skills, and reliability

We offer:

• Remuneration according to pay group E 1 (TV-L)
• A varied and interesting role in a pleasant and collegial working atmosphere
• Many benefits in accordance with public service regulations (annual special payment, subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket, 30 days of vacation, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail at: beate.metwaly@hfjs.eu

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if equally qualified.

The Hochschule für Jüdische Studien Heidelberg is seeking to fill the position of a cook (m/f/d) for the canteen (part-time position 25%) as soon as possible, initially for a limited period of one year.

Subsequent employment is planned.

The kosher canteen is primarily used to provide students and staff with lunch. It also provides catering for university events and Shabbat celebrations.
The area of responsibility includes in particular

• Preparation and cooking of kosher and dairy dishes
• Professional guidance of the student assistants
• Organization of food distribution
• Compliance with food and hygiene regulations and safety standards

Your profile:

• Completed vocational training as a cook or several years of relevant professional experience
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, taking into account economic aspects
• An open and positive personality
• Commitment, ability to work in a team and reliability

We offer

• Remuneration depending on qualifications up to pay grade E 5 (TV-L)
• A varied and interesting job in a pleasant and collegial working atmosphere
• Many benefits in line with the public sector (annual special payment, subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket, 30 vacation days, etc.)

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents by e-mail (in a PDF document)
to: verwaltungsleitung(at)hfjs.eu
The Heidelberg School of Jewish Studies stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Severely disabled persons will be given priority if equally qualified.

At the Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies, the Rector's Office is seeking to fill the position of a temporary (initially for one year)

student assistant (m/f/d)

with an employment period of 40 hours per month .

The duties include in particular

• Supporting the Rector

Requirements:

• Good IT user skills

• careful, independent and reliable way of working

• Enrollment at a university.

We look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents by 31.08.2026 at the latest by e-mail (in a PDF document) to: rektor(at)hfjs.eu.

If you have any questions, please also contact rektor(at)hfjs.eu.

The Heidelberg School of Jewish Studies stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Severely disabled persons will be given priority if equally qualified.

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies is seeking to fill the position of

student assistant (m/f/d)

at the Chair of the History of the Jewish People (held by Rabb. Prof. Dr. Birgit Klein) is to be filled, with a workload of 15 hours per month . 

The responsibilities include, in particular:

• assisting with the preparation of courses and publications—specifically, for example, by sourcing literature and, in some cases, proofreading,

• assisting with the implementation of research projects.

Requirements:

• Enrollment at a university (ideally at the HfJS or the University of Heidelberg),
• a degree in Jewish Studies, History, or a related humanities discipline,
• a meticulous, independent, and reliable work ethic,
• Proficiency in English and, if possible, basic knowledge of Hebrew and/or Yiddish (knowledge of the alphabet is desirable).

The Heidelberg College of Jewish Studies is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given priority if equally qualified. Proof of disability must be included with the application.

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your application, including a brief letter of motivation and a resume, via email (in a single PDF document) by August 21, 2026, addressed to the Assistant to the Chair, Mr. David Lüllemann, M.A.: david.luellemann(at)hfjs.eu

If you have any questions, please also contact Mr. Lüllemann. (Note: Mr. Lüllemann will have limited email availability from August 1–12; however, all emails will be received and processed, though there may be a delay.)

Please note that submitted application materials will not be returned.

The Heidelberg College of Jewish Studies is seeking to fill the position of

student assistant (m/f/d)

at the Chair of Jewish Religious Studies, Pedagogy, and Didactics, with a work schedule of up to 15 hours per month .

The responsibilities include, in particular:

• assisting with the preparation and follow-up of courses and publications

• Supporting conferences and workshops

• literature research, compiling bibliographies, and managing learning platforms

• Proofreading academic texts

Requirements:

• A meticulous, independent, and reliable work ethic

• Currently pursuing a degree in Jewish Studies, Education, or a related field

• Interest in and knowledge of academic research

• Good command of English

We look forward to receiving your application! Please submit it by September 30, 2026, along with the standard supporting documents, via email (in a single PDF file) to the chair, Professor Dr. Isabel Cranz isabel.cranz(at)hfjs.eu

If you have any questions, please also contact Professor Dr. Cranz by email.

The Heidelberg College for Jewish Studies is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given priority consideration if equally qualified.

Do you like cooking and enjoy trying out new recipes together in a small team?

Then you've come to the right place:
Apply for a job in the kosher canteen of the Heidelberg School of Jewish Studies:
We are looking for a student assistant (m/f/d) to work up to 40 hours per month as soon as possible.
The work will take place on individual days in the mornings to afternoons by arrangement and occasionally during evening events:

• Help with recipe selection and menu planning
• Assistance with food preparation and serving
• Help with tidying up

Requirements:

• Enjoy cooking
• Reliable way of working
• Enjoy working in a small team
• Enrollment at a university

We look forward to receiving your application by e-mail to: beate.metwaly(at)hfjs.eu
If you have any questions, please also contact Ms. Metwaly, Tel.: 06221 5419203.

The Heidelberg University of Jewish Studies stands for equal opportunities and diversity. Severely disabled persons will be given priority if equally qualified.