Application deadline: February 16, 2026

The position is advertised for two years. 

Since 2020, Freie Universität Berlin has been working on the Critical Edition of Hannah Arendt's complete works (https://hannah-arendt-edition.net / https://www.arendt-research-center.de). Arendt, one of the most important political and philosophical intellectuals of the 20th century, published primarily in English and German; accordingly, the edition is also multilingual. Parallel to the print version of the edition, a digital platform is being created on which Arendt's works and supplementary material will be made accessible in line with current developments in the field of digital editing.
 

Area of responsibility:

Main tasks:

•     Supporting the directors and the coordinator of the edition in ongoing research projects (research, literature review)
•     Literature and image research on research topics related to the edition
•     Proofreading and editing scientific publications
•     Supporting the planning, implementation, and communication of scientific events

Additional tasks:

•     Supporting the transcription activities of the edition

Desired qualifications:

•     Degree in humanities, social sciences, or cultural studies
•     Interest in the works of Hannah Arendt
•     Very good written and spoken German and English skills (minimum C1 in each) and enjoyment of formulating and proofreading texts with attention to detail
•     Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and image editing
•     Knowledge of website maintenance and/or CMS systems
•     Careful, independent working style

For further information, please contact Dr. Hannah Gerlach (hannah.gerlach@fu-berlin.de).

Further information

Applications should be sent electronically by email to Prof. Dr. Anne Eusterschulte: tatjana.schwegler@fu-berlin.de or by post to the following address, together with relevant documents in PDF format (preferably as a single document) and quoting the reference number
 
Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Philosophie und Geisteswissenschaften
Institut für Philosophie
DFG-Projekt „Hannah Arendt. Kritische Gesamtausgabe“
Frau Prof. Dr. Anne Eusterschulte
Schwendenerstr. 33
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)
 
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Link to the job posting on the FU Berlin job portal: https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/stud/16_fb-philosophie-und-geisteswissenschaften/PG-Arendt-Edition-2-SHK-3_-FP.html