Opportunities
On this page we collect current job offers, tenders and research grants that are sent to us by our network.
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The Israelitische Gemeinde Basel (IGB) is looking for
Head and teacher of religious education (50-100%)
The Israelitische Gemeinde Basel (IGB) is a unified congregation with a rich tradition and a wide range of activities for its members. The IGB offers religious education to all children of community members from kindergarten age. In addition to the basic offer for primary school/primary level, in-depth courses are also available for older pupils.
From the 2026/27 school year, due to the retirement of the previous position holder, she is looking for a person who can teach and develop Jewish content in a competent, accessible and inspiring way.
Leo Baeck Fellowship Program 2026/2027 for Phd Students (Deadline: February 1, 2026)
The international Leo Baeck Fellowship Program awards fellowships to doctoral students who carry out research into the field of German-Jewish history and culture. We welcome projects on any period or field (including literature, philosophy, history, cultural studies), and any region (such as Europe, Israel, the Americas). In addition to financial support for one year, the programme provides opportunities to exchange ideas with peers from around the world.
IEG scholarships for doctoral candidates (m/f/d) (Deadline: February 15, 2026)
The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) in Mainz awards scholarships for doctoral students from Germany and abroad in the fields of European history and history of religion as well as other historical disciplines.
The Bucerius Institute for Research of Contemporary, German History and Society, University of Haifa
Call for Applications for the Manfred Lahnstein Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship in Haifa in 20th-Century German Studies for the 2026-2027 Academic Year (Deadline: March 31, 2026)
The Lahnstein Fellowship supports innovative research on 20th-century German history, culture, and society, including the latter's evolving national boundaries, diasporas, and exiles. The Institute is especially interested in original research that involves the Middle East. The fellowship is designed to cover a one-year research stay in Haifa.