36.3745, Jobs: Huastecan, Mixe-Zoque, Oto-Manguean/Otomanguean; Historical Linguistics, Writing Systems: Three Postdoctoral Researchers, University of Cologne

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Subject: 36.3745, Jobs: Huastecan, Mixe-Zoque, Oto-Manguean/Otomanguean; Historical Linguistics, Writing Systems: Three Postdoctoral Researchers, University of Cologne

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Date: 05-Dec-2025
From: Svenja Bonmann [svenja.bonmann at uni-koeln.de]
Subject: Huastecan, Mixe-Zoque, Oto-Manguean/Otomanguean; Historical Linguistics, Writing Systems: Three Postdoctoral Researchers, University of Cologne


Job Location: Cologne, Germany
Web Address: https://ifl.phil-fak.uni-koeln.de/en/hvs
Job Title: Three Postdoctoral Researchers
Job Rank: Post Doc

Specialty Areas: Historical Linguistics; Writing Systems

Specialty Language(s): Huastecan
                       Mixe-Zoque
                       Oto-Manguean/Otomanguean

Description:
The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest
universities in Germany. With its six Faculties covering a broad
spectrum of disciplines and its internationally outstanding research
profile areas, it enjoys an excellent reputation for its academic
achievements. The Department of Linguistics combines typological,
historical-comparative and phonetic approaches in the study of
communicative interaction and plays a leading role in all
collaborative initiatives across the Cologne Language Sciences.
A new third-party project funded by the VolkswagenStiftung (‘Exploring
an unknown language in an unknown writing system: The Isthmus script’)
will begin in April 2026. The Department of Linguistics is seeking to
fill three full-time postdoctoral research positions (f/m/x) for this
project.
Your Tasks:
 - Involvement in and contribution to an attempt to decipher the
Mesoamerican Isthmus script
 - Phonological and morphological reconstruction of either
Proto-Mixe-Zoque, Proto-Otomanguean or Proto-Huastec using the
historical-comparative method
 - Active participation in the publication of project-related articles
in international peer-reviewed journals
 - Presentation of research results at international conferences
Your Profile:
 - Outstanding Doctorate/PhD in Historical-Comparative Linguistics,
Indo-European Linguistics or a related subject
 - Experience in the application of the historical- comparative method
(demonstrated through relevant publications and/or presentations at
international conferences)
 - Broad knowledge of ancient languages, including at least Latin,
Ancient Greek, and Sanskrit
 - Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
 - Very good command of English and German
 - Good command of Spanish is desirable
 -  Intellectual curiosity, creativity and openness
 -  Ability to cope with pressure
 - High degree of autonomy, organizational talent and reliability
 - The ideal candidate has prior knowledge of one or more indigenous
Mesoamerican languages
We Offer:
 - The opportunity to participate in a pioneering research project
 - A diverse working environment with equal opportunities
 - Support in balancing work and family life
 - Extensive advanced training opportunities
 - Occupational health management offers
 - Flexible working time models
The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity.
Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal
Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia
(Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome
applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender,
nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age,
sexual orientation and identity.
The positions are available from 01 April 2026 on a full-time basis
(39,83 hours per week). The positions are to be filled for a fixed
term until 31 March 2029. If the applicant meets the relevant wage
requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on
remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public
sector.

Application Deadline: 31-Dec-2025
Web Address for Applications:
https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/ausschreibung/renderFile/2372?propertyName=flyer
Application Instructions:
Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without
a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de.
The reference number is Wiss2510-10. The application deadline is 31
December 2025. Applications sent via e-mail will not be considered.
Contact Information:
        Dr. Svenja Bonmann
        Email: svenja.bonmann at uni-koeln.de



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