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Goethe University Frankfurt

PostDoc Research Associate in Religion(s) in School Lessons, Religion and Didactics Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Education

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

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Germany

University

Goethe University Frankfurt

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Keywords

Education
Didactic
Sociology
Communication Studies
Religious Studies
Conversation Analysis

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About this position

Goethe University Frankfurt is advertising a PostDoc Research Associate (m/f/d) in the sub-project “Religion(s) in school lessons between subject-specific teaching and politicization” (ReSPol), part of the LOEWE Center “Dynamics of the Religious: Ambivalent Neighborhoods between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Historical and Contemporary Contexts.”

The position is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is full-time (100%), paid at E 13 TV-GU, and is temporary until 31 December 2029. The project examines how religion is communicatively constructed in classroom interaction and how subject-specific teaching meets students’ everyday knowledge and broader social politicization. Comparative work is planned across subjects such as history, ethics, Protestant religion, and Islamic religion in grades 9 and 10.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in education, religious studies, communication studies, sociology, and qualitative research on classroom interaction, didactics, and religion/politics. The role includes data collection (participant observation and audio recording), data preparation and analysis, publication and presentation in German and English, and participation in workshops, conferences, and interdisciplinary events.

Requirements: a scientific university degree and a very good doctorate in educational sciences; strong knowledge of social differentiation in education, qualitative classroom research, and qualitative reconstructive methods (e.g. conversation analysis, ethnomethodology); ability to work independently on empirical research; good English; and strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills. Desirable experience includes public education and religion, religion and politics, memory culture, education after Auschwitz, and migration research.

How to apply: submit your application by 04.09.2026 by email as one combined PDF (max. 5 MB). Send it to Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Meseth and Nicole Stelter at the email addresses listed in the post. Questions can also be directed to them.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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