Professur für Kulturgeschichte Indiens (Open Rank)
Core
Conducting internationally visible research on the intellectual, religious, or artistic traditions of India and their reception, reinterpretation, and lasting impact using historical sources, while teaching the cultural history of India.
Role type
Professor of Indian Cultural History (Open Rank)
Builds
Academic research outputs and educational programs in Indian cultural history
Domain
History of India, Religious Studies, Art History, Cultural Studies
Deliverable
research
Required skills
Research in Indian cultural history, Teaching experience, Proficiency in at least one Indian language (classical or modern), Publication record in Indology or related fields, Ability to connect historical research with contemporary questions
Preferred skills
Proficiency in multiple Indian languages, Experience in related disciplines (Religious Studies, History, Art History, Ethnology, Linguistics, Legal History)
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Conducting research on Indian intellectual, religious, or artistic traditions, Teaching courses on Indian cultural history, Collaborating with the Department of Indian Studies and the Asia-Orient Institute, Cooperating with national and international institutions like the Rietberg Museum