The DREAMSEA research project – jointly conducted by the Center for the Study of Islam and Society (PPIM) at the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University in Jakarta and the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) at the University of Hamburg – aims at preserving endangered manuscripts owned and archived by individuals residing in Southeast Asia by digitizing them onsite and opening access to it online. After a successful phase of 7 years, it will start its second 5-year phase in 2026.

To support the project teams in Hamburg and Jakarta, we are looking for a committed person to coordinate and provide organizational support for the project.

## Specific Duties

- organize monthly online meetings between Jakarta and Hamburg, including agenda follow-up
- support the Jakarta team with communication with external partners before and after missions, scheduling, and collaboration with external experts
- coordinate with the Jakarta project team, IT/data management in Hamburg, and PIs to plan and monitor deadlines for metadata completion and image uploads
- organize annual board meetings and regional workshops (online and in-person) with Jakarta
- assist Jakarta and Hamburg administration, finance officers, and PIs in preparing mid-term and annual reports
- facilitate the exchange of relevant information about DREAMSEA's public exposure in Southeast Asia with the CSMC communication officer in coordination with Jakarta

## Requirements

- a university degree in a relevant field

## Required skills and personal qualities

- fluent in English, other Southeast Asian language(s) appreciated in addition
- knowledge of Excel
- cultural knowledge about the region and/or working in a multicultural environment
- previous experience in project management appreciated
- ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities effectively
- comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

## We offer

- Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
- Continuing education opportunities
- University pensions
- Attractive location
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance opportunities
- Health management, EGYM Wellpass
- Employee laptops
- Mobile work
- Educational leave
- 30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As men are currently underrepresented in this job category at the University of Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, HambGleiG), we encourage men to apply for this position. Equally qualified and suitable male applicants will receive preference.

We explicitly encourage persons with an immigrant background to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

### Instructions for applying

#### Contact

Prof. Dr. Elsa Clavé                             

[elsa.clave@uni-hamburg.de](mailto:elsa.clave@uni-hamburg.de)

#### Reference number

507/2

#### Location

Warburgstraße 26
20354 Hamburg
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#### Application deadline

13.02.2026

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to [bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de](mailto:bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de).