The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin,
seeks an outstanding junior scholar to participate in the research project "Knowledge and Belief" (organizers: Lorraine Daston and Fernando Vidal) as a Research Scholar (wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter) for a three-year appointment beginning 1 September 2003. For a description of the project, see www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/KNOWLEDGE/
Applicants should have completed their Ph.D. in the history of science or a related field and shown professional promise through publications and conference participation. Applications in all specialties are welcome, but the research proposal should be clearly related to the project.
The position is BAT II-O, the approximate equivalent of an American assistant professor, British lecturer, or French maître de conférences. Salary depends on age, maritial status etc.; the average amount is about 1800 Euro after taxes. Funds for research-related expenses, including travel, are available.
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (est. 1994) is an international, interdisciplinary research institute operating under the auspices of the German Max Planck Society. Information about the Institute and its projects and personnel may be found at www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de. Further questions may be addressed to Jochen Schneider, Research Co-ordinator, [log in to unmask]
Women are encouraged to apply. Qualifications being equal, precedence will be given to candidates with disabilities.
Applications should include a current curriculum vitae, publication list, brief research proposal (maximum 750 words), and two letters of recommendation (may be sent separately), to be sent no later than
28 February 2003
to
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Abt. Personal/WiMiII
Wilhelmstraße 44
10117 Berlin
Germany.
Applications and letters may be submitted in French, German, or English; the colloquium language is English.
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