Overview
The DFG-funded Emmy Noether junior research group "The Future in the Stars: European Astroculture and Extraterrestrial Life in the 20th Century" invites applications for a three-year post-doctoral research position. Salary according to BAT IIa.
Eligible Candidates
Candidates should hold a doctorate in History or Cultural Studies with a specialization in History of Science, History of Technology, Cultural History or Art History by the time the appointment begins. Applicants should be fluent in English. The ability to work in German would be an asset. Applicants without any knowledge of German are expected, if appointed, to acquire within one year a sufficient level of proficiency.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct academic research in a field related to the research interest of the group, and to produce a study of wider scope. Furthermore, she/he will be actively engaged in all activities relevant to the research group including the organization and realization of workshops and conferences as well as the participation in its operation and activities. There will be opportunities to teach in the area of his/her specialization. Applicants are asked to outline their intended post-doctoral research project related to the History of European Astroculture in the twentieth century that they wish to realize as members of this junior research group at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut of the Freie Universität Berlin.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications and previous teaching experience, copies of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts, a research proposal of no more than 3000 words, and names and contact information for two academic references.
Applications (marked 03-FMI-2010-Geppert) should be addressed to: Dr. Alexander C.T. Geppert, Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, Freie Universität, Berlin, Koserstrasse 20, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
Application deadline is 22 March 2010. Electronic submissions will not be considered. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be preferred. Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. Since application files will not be returned to applicants, original documents must not be included.
Further information
Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Alexander Geppert, head of the junior research group, at alexander.geppert@fu-berlin.de. Prospective applicants are invited to consult www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/astrofuturism for further information.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
The DFG-funded Emmy Noether junior research group "The Future in the Stars: European Astroculture and Extraterrestrial Life in the 20th Century" invites applications for a three-year post-doctoral research position. Salary according to BAT IIa.
Eligible Candidates
Candidates should hold a doctorate in History or Cultural Studies with a specialization in History of Science, History of Technology, Cultural History or Art History by the time the appointment begins. Applicants should be fluent in English. The ability to work in German would be an asset. Applicants without any knowledge of German are expected, if appointed, to acquire within one year a sufficient level of proficiency.
The successful candidate will be expected to conduct academic research in a field related to the research interest of the group, and to produce a study of wider scope. Furthermore, she/he will be actively engaged in all activities relevant to the research group including the organization and realization of workshops and conferences as well as the participation in its operation and activities. There will be opportunities to teach in the area of his/her specialization. Applicants are asked to outline their intended post-doctoral research project related to the History of European Astroculture in the twentieth century that they wish to realize as members of this junior research group at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut of the Freie Universität Berlin.
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of publications and previous teaching experience, copies of all relevant academic certificates and transcripts, a research proposal of no more than 3000 words, and names and contact information for two academic references.
Applications (marked 03-FMI-2010-Geppert) should be addressed to: Dr. Alexander C.T. Geppert, Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, Freie Universität, Berlin, Koserstrasse 20, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
Application deadline is 22 March 2010. Electronic submissions will not be considered. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be preferred. Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. Since application files will not be returned to applicants, original documents must not be included.
Further information
Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Alexander Geppert, head of the junior research group, at alexander.geppert@fu-berlin.de. Prospective applicants are invited to consult www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/astrofuturism for further information.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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