Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Full Professorship ‘Open Science’ (W2)
The Department of Library and Information Science of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities invites applications for a Full Professorship ‘Open Science’ (W2) from 1 October 2026.
Working field:
Applicants (m/f/d) are expected to have expertise in the area of Information Infrastructures for Open Science as well as in several of the following areas:
- Research Data Management
- Open Access and Digital Scholarly Communication
- Digital Services for Information and Knowledge Production
- Research Information Management
- Science Policy and Open Science
- Research Libraries in the Context of Changing Information and Knowledge Practices
Research activities should cover both theory development and applied topics in Library and Information Science. Particular focus is placed on the digital transformation of scholarly information infrastructures, standards, policies, reforms and practices for Open Science and their implications for research and society, and the sociotechnical processes of information production and provision. This professorship will complement and enrich the teaching and research fields of the department.
The Department of Library and Information Science (IBI) derives its mission from the constant transformation of the information society. The IBI holds a unique position in the German academic landscape, focusing on information infrastructures, particularly libraries. It is the only university-based information science department that prioritizes library science and library practice as research focal points. The department distinguishes itself through the integration of information science and science studies perspectives.
The position holder will demonstrate outstanding national and international research activities, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, university-level teaching experience, experience in academic peer review processes, successful acquisition and management of third-party funded projects, and active contributions to national information infrastructures.
The successful candidate will teach in all study programs (BA and MA) of the department and take responsibility for teaching modules (some in English), particularly the modules Information Production and Management (BA) and Digital Information Management and Digital Information Infrastructures (MA).
Requirements:
The applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the `Berliner Hochschulgesetz`.
Applicants must have a completed doctoral degree and additional academic achievements that are equivalent to a habilitation or habilitation-equivalent qualifications. Also required are teaching aptitude, including experience in higher education teaching, and proven experience in acquiring and managing third-party funded research projects. Engagement in internal academic self-governance is also desired.
How to apply:
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply.
Please send your application until 31.10.2025, referencing the job ID PR/018/25 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably via e-mail in pdf file to: berufungen.philfak@hu-berlin.de. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
Please include the following documents:
- letter of motivation
- CV including private address
- copies of degree certificates and diplomas, including transcripts, and, if applicable, the habilitation certificate
- list of publications
- evidence of teaching experience (e.g. list of courses taught, teaching evaluations if available)
- concept for the future orientation of the professorship in research, teaching, and transfer (3 to 5 pages)
- statement on past and future contributions to equality, diversity, and inclusion and the ability to work in culturally diverse groups (1 page)
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Facts
ID: 198416
- Site:
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- Dorotheenstr. 26, 10117 Berlin (Berlin, Germany)
- Type:
- Professorship
- Part-/Full-time:
- Full-time
- Starting date (earliest):
- 01/10/26
- Remuneration:
- W2-Professorship
- Scope:
- Academia and research
- Research (academic)
- Teaching (university)
- Field of studies:
- Humanities
- Library and information science
- Working language and expected level:
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- German (Fluent in speech and writing)
- English (Fluent in speech and writing)
Actions
Apply
- Closing date:
- 31/10/25
- Reference number:
- PR/018/25
- By email:
- berufungen.philfak@hu-berlin.de
- By post:
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin,
Dekan der Philosophischen Fakultät,
Unter den Linden 6,
10099 Berlin - Application papers:
- • letter of motivation
• CV including private address
• copies of degree certificates and diplomas, including transcripts, and, if applicable, the habilitation certificate
• list of publications
• evidence of teaching experience (e.g. list of courses taught, teaching evaluations if available)
• concept for the future orientation of the professorship in research, teaching, and transfer (3 to 5 pages)
• statement on past and future contributions to equality, diversity, and inclusion and the ability to work in culturally diverse groups (1 page)