Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Researcher / Curator

The Department of Geography at the University of Bonn and Futurium are partnering on the Z05 project “Negotiating African Futures: an exhibition project” of the CRC-TRR 228 “Future Rural Africa”. For a period of three years (in accordance with § 2 (1) WissZeitVG), the Z05 project partners are seeking a

Postdoctoral Researcher / Curator

(100%) (f/m/d)

The curator will be employed by the University of Bonn for the first 1½ years and by the Futurium for the second 1½ years; over the whole employment period, the curator will have two places of work (Dienstsitz): Bonn and Berlin. Regular travel between Berlin and Bonn is a must. In addition, travel to different African countries is expected.

Click here for more information. (Deadline: 26 April 2026)

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