Assistant in the Department of European Global Studies / Global History

At the Europe Institute / Institute for European Global Studies of the University of Basel, an assistant position in the Department of European Global Studies / Global History is to be filled from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement (Head: Prof. Dr Corey Ross).

The Europe Institute ( www.europa.unibas.ch ') ) is an interdisciplinary research institute of the University of Basel, which researches the development and present of Europe in a globally networked world and thus contributes to answers to central questions of our time.

Your Tasks

• Support of the research work of the chair in the field of Global History / European Global Studies or Environmental History and History of Europe in a global context (18th-20th century)
• Preparation of a dissertation in the field of Historical Sciences or European Global Studies
• Assistance in the planning and implementation of teaching in the Department of European Global Studies / Historical Sciences within the interdisciplinary Master's programme European Global Studies
• Assistance in the planning and implementation of lectures, conferences, public appearances and publication projects.
• Active participation in interdisciplinary activities of the institute (e.g. presentation of research work at institute events) as well as in activities within the framework of academic self-administration.

Your Profile

• You have completed your university degree in Historical Sciences with an excellent result (consistently very high grades). You have already started or intend to start a dissertation in the field of Global History or History of Europe in a global context.
• Applicants with a degree in a related subject but with extensive historical training can also be considered.
• Particularly welcome are candidates interested in Environmental History, the History of Empire, History of Knowledge and/or Human-Nature Relations.
• You are sociable, work independently and precisely, have a talent for organisation as well as excellent German and English skills (oral and written).

We Offer You

• An excellent, interdisciplinary research and working environment with promotion of academic development
• Responsible and varied tasks in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented scientific environment
• Employment conditions and remuneration are in accordance with the guidelines of the University of Basel.