The University of Göttingen invites applications for three Doctoral or Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions within the ERC-funded project 'WidowsPrint - Widows in the Growing Print Industry, c. 1550-1700.' This interdisciplinary project explores the impact of the printing press on the rights and agency of widows in early modern Germany, a period marked by rapid economic and social change. The research group aims to fill significant gaps in our understanding of the print industry’s growth and the often-overlooked contributions of widows, whose roles are difficult to reconstruct due to incomplete historical records. By systematically recording print runs from a wide range of archival sources, the project will create a comprehensive dataset to analyze factors influencing print run sizes and the total output of print shops. It will also examine how widows' economic agency evolved as book production shifted from small workshops to larger family enterprises. Successful candidates will lead one of three work packages: (A) comparing the productivity of women and men printers, focusing on print runs; (B) investigating the legal status and business strategies of printing widows in various German locations; or (C) analyzing the networks of widow printers through digital analysis of printing materials. Responsibilities include publishing academic work in English, supporting the project through conference organization and editing, and collecting and processing archival data. Applicants for doctoral positions must hold an MA in Book Studies, History, German Studies, Theology, Digital Humanities, or a related field with a focus on the early modern period. Postdoctoral applicants must have a relevant PhD. Proficiency in English and good knowledge of German are required, as is experience with early modern printing and the book trade. Desirable skills include palaeography, archival research, and publishing experience. The positions are funded by the ERC under Horizon Europe, with salaries based on the 13 TV-L pay scale. Doctoral positions are 65% FTE, while postdoctoral positions are full-time; both offer flexible working hours, the possibility of remote work, and support for travel to conferences. The project provides a stimulating international and interdisciplinary environment, opportunities for career development, and supervision by Dr Saskia Limbach and other staff. Applications should include a cover letter, project outline, CV, degree certificates, and a digital copy of the master’s dissertation (and PhD thesis, if applicable), submitted as a single PDF by 3 December 2025 to widowsprint.kontakt@theologie.uni-goettingen.de. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom in December 2025. The University of Göttingen is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities.