About us:

The Art History Department at LMU Munich is one of the largest art historical teaching and research institutions in the German-speaking world, covering periods from the Middle Ages to the present. Research focuses include European, North American, and Islamic art, as well as questions of their global interconnections. The Art History Department at LMU hosts several major third-party funded projects. It cooperates closely with the Central Institute for Art History Munich and other art and cultural institutions in Munich and beyond.

The DFG-funded project (directed by Prof. Dr. Joanna Olchawa) is dedicated, on the one hand, to the study of European pulpits in the triadic understanding of seeing, hearing, and speaking, and on the other hand, aims to establish a new methodological approach, a 'Sound Art History'. This includes analyses of audiovisual interdependencies, as well as medialization strategies of the voice and other sounds (including music, noises, signals). This art historical approach should - beyond pulpits - be opened up for other applications and groups of works, and increase the visibility of art historical research within interdisciplinary Sound History / Sound Studies.

We are looking for you:

Research Associate (Pre- or Postdoc), DFG Project "Sound Art History" with Focus on the Middle Ages (m/f/x)

in Munich

Your tasks and responsibilities:

We are seeking (preferably starting June 16, 2025) a doctoral candidate or postdoc (m/f/x) specializing in medieval art to collaborate in this DFG research project. The position holder will conduct their own research on the sonic dimensions of medieval art (ca. 9th-15th centuries) and work within the framework of their own academic qualification. This research can address all areas (including digital art history) as well as different genres and research questions.

Your qualifications:

Requirements include a completed university degree (MA) in art history, outstanding scientific potential, high communicative and social competencies, as well as organizational and teamwork skills.

Benefits:

The position is classified as TV-L E13. We offer an interesting and responsible workplace with good further education and development opportunities.

You can expect exciting and varied work in a collegial environment with flat hierarchies and regular exchange, appreciation, and a friendly and productive working atmosphere.

Your workplace is centrally located in Munich and is easily accessible by public transportation.

You will have full access to the GraduateCenter of LMU with a wide range of qualification offers and support in the form of individual counseling and coaching. Additional benefits include:

• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Support with childcare (e.g., holiday and emergency care services)
• Health promotion offers
• Opportunity to purchase a job ticket (discounted use of public transport)

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer and committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please send your detailed application documents (motivation letter, CV, list of publications if applicable, copies of certificates), a writing sample (e.g., a chapter of your master's thesis or a publication), and an exposé of your planned project (max. 5 pages) by April 3, 2025 at the latest, (exclusively one PDF, max. 5 MB) to:[ joanna.olchawa@lmu.de](mailto: joanna.olchawa@lmu.de)

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
School of Arts
Department of Art History
Prof. Dr. Joanna Olchawa
Zentnerstr. 31
D - 80798 Munich

The applicant who is shortlisted will be invited to an (online) interview. The selection interviews are expected to take place in the second week of April 2025 (CW 15). If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Joanna Olchawa (joanna.olchawa@lmu.de).

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