Career
The following position is available in the Press and Public Relations department, effective September 15, 2026:
Student Assistant
for about 25 hours per month. The exact number of hours will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
The role of the Press and Public Relations department is to manage the Academy’s external image. It serves as an interface between the academic community and the public. In addition to traditional press relations, the department’s responsibilities include producing publications, maintaining the websites, and organizing events.
Responsibilities include:
● Writing and editing texts
● Assisting with the organization and execution of events
● Updating the website
● Clarifying image rights
● Conducting research to prepare press releases
● Creating and maintaining press distribution lists
● Assisting with the production of print materials
The requirements for this position are:
● Excellent German language skills
● Enjoy writing and take great care in editing
● Experience in academic research
● Flexibility and a strong work ethic
Preferred, but not required:
● Experience in video production (cell phone videos, editing)
● Proficiency in using social media
We offer you a wide range of insights into public relations, flexible working hours, an interesting, interdisciplinary field of work, and a pleasant work environment.
If you are dedicated and a team player, we look forward to receiving your application.
If you are interested, please send us a brief, informative application through August 25, 2026 in electronic form to: presse@hadw-bw.de
Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are equally qualified.
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Research Software Developer
50% | Salary Grade E 13 TV-L | Fixed-term until 2032
Position Details
Scope: 50%
Salary: Grade E 13 TV-L (German public sector pay scale)
Duration: Fixed-term, project-funded until December 31, 2032 (extension possible)
Start date: As soon as possible
Unit: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, research project “Hindu Temple Legends in South India”
About the Project
The project “Hindu Temple Legends in South India” is a long-term research project of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities conducted within the framework of the Academies Program of the German federal and state governments. It explores the temple legends of the South Indian city of Kanchipuram in their various forms of transmission and makes them accessible in a digital environment. At the core of the project is the production of digital editions of Sanskrit and Tamil texts, which are linked to documentation of temple architecture, iconography, rituals, and oral traditions and made accessible via the project’s digital platform KANCHI (implemented as an eXist-db web app).
The project is based primarily at the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, with a branch office operating in Pondicherry, India, in cooperation with the École française d’Extrême-Orient (EFEO).
Responsibilities
•Development and maintenance of web applications using eXist-db
•Modeling, processing, and transformation of TEI-XML data
•Design and implementation of REST interfaces
•Web development with Python (Flask), Bootstrap, and jQuery in accordance with current web standards (HTML5, CSS)
•Development of transformation pipelines using XSLT and XQuery
•Scripting and automation with Python and Bash
•Integration with Linked Open Data infrastructures
•Documentation of code and development decisions to academic standards
•Close collaboration with the project team in a collaborative development environment
Requirements
Essential
•Completed university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Digital Humanities, Computational Linguistics, or a related field•Solid knowledge of the following technologies and languages:
–eXist-db (native XML web application development)
–TEI-XML (modeling and encoding of humanities texts)
–Python (especially Flask), JavaScript, XQuery, XSLT, Bash
–Web development with Bootstrap, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS
–Development of REST APIs
•Experience with thorough software documentation and structured code management (e.g., Git)
•Understanding of Linked Open Data (LOD) principles and the Semantic Web•Strong communication skills and experience with collaborative, team-based work
Desirable
•Experience with the Oxygen XML Editor and the development of Oxygen frameworks
•Expertise with AI-based approaches to processing semi-structured texts
•Linux server administration (deployment, system configuration, security)
What We Offer
•A varied role at the intersection of humanities research and software engineering•Participation in an international, interdisciplinary research project•Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work (by arrangement)•A collegial and supportive work environment•Compensation in accordance with E 13 TV-L, including all benefits of the German public sector•Opportunities for further academic training (e.g., Ph.D.) by arrangement
How to Apply
Please send the following documents as a single PDF tohadw by August 31, 2026:
•Cover letter (max. 2 pages) addressing the requirements profile
•Resume
•Relevant degree certificates and transcripts
•If available: links to code samples (e.g., GitHub/GitLab) or descriptions of relevant projects
For questions about the project and the position, please contact:
Jonas Buchholz (hadw)
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all genders. We particularly encourage applications from women. Candidates with disabilities will be given preferential consideration when qualifications are equal. The “Hindu Temple Legends in South India” project is committed to increasing the proportion of women in this field and strongly encourages suitably qualified female candidates to apply.