Description
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin is delighted to offer two postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to study in Germany starting on September 1, 2019, for three years, with the employment contract.
Scholarship Provider
Founded in 1994, the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) in Berlin is one of the more than 80 research institutes administered by the Max Planck Society. It is dedicated to the study of the history of science and aims to understand scientific thinking and practice as historical phenomena.
Degree Level :
Fellowship is available to pursue Postdoctoral programme.
Available Subject :
Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to participate in the research activities of the Institute, and to present their own work and discuss that of others fluently in English. Applications may be submitted in German, English, or French. Research projects should relate to the research agenda of Department III.
Scholarship Benefits :
Remuneration is based on the TVöD-Bund pay scales (E13).
Eligible Nationalities :
Candidates of all nationalities are invited to apply.
Entrance Requirements :
Applicants must meet the following criteria :
Candidates of all nationalities are invited to apply; applications from women are especially welcome. The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply.
Outstanding junior scholars with suitable experience in science-, technology-, economic history, STS, anthropology, regional studies, or other relevant fields are invited to apply.
Application Procedure :
Your application should contain :
- Cover letter (indicating in which project you are interested) ;
- Curriculum vitae including the list of publications ;
- Research prospectus (maximum 750 words) ;
- Sample of writing ;
- Names and contact details of at least two referees.