The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
(Junior Research Group; Dagmar Schäfer) seeks an outstanding junior
scholar for a
two-year position research scholar (extension possible)
(beginning no later than October 2006) as Research Fellow in
conjunction with the research project “From Invention to Innovation:
Cultural Traditions of Technical Development in China from the 15th
to 19th century”. The project encompasses both the history of
technology and human sciences. Candidates should hold a doctorate in
Chinese studies, the history of science/technology or related fields
at the time the position begins and show evidence of scholarly
promise in the form of publications or other achievements. Apart from
your own research project (abstract of approx. 750 words), we expect
you to show interest in accepting supervising responsibilities for
one of the three subject areas (details concerning the project and
the Institute may be found at http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/
forschung/projects/NWGSchaefer). Please specify your area of interest
and explain your choice to us in your application.
The colloquium language is English; it is expected that candidates
will be able to present their own work and discuss that of others
fluently in that language. The candidate should have proficient
skills in Modern Chinese language. He/She should be able to discuss
classical Chinese confidently (Japanese, French, German reading
ability are conducive). Applications may be submitted in German or
English. The position is primarily devoted to research, with no
teaching duties. It is ranked at the 13 TVÖD level in the German
system, which roughly corresponds to that of Lecturer in Britain,
Assistant Professor in North America, and Maître de conférences in
France. Salary is set by both the position’s rank and individual
factors.
Scholars of all nationalities are welcome to apply; applications from
women are especially welcomed. The Max Planck Society is committed to
employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them
to apply.
Candidates are requested to submit a curriculum vitae (including list
of publications), a research proposal related to the project (750
words maximum), and names and addresses (preferably including email)
of three referees who may be contacted if the candidate is among the
finalists for the position
by 19 June, 2006
to
Max-Planck-Institute fort he History of Science
Administration / WiMi NWG II
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin
For questions concerning the research project and the Junior Research
Group, please contact PD Dagmar Schäfer (dschaefer@mpiwg-
berlin.mpg.de); for administrative questions concerning the position
and the Institute, please contact Ms. Claudia Paass (paass@mpiwg-
berlin.mpg.de).
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The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
invites applications from outstanding junior scholars for a two-year
Postdoctoral Fellowship
beginning 1 October, 2006, in conjunction with the establishment of
the research project “From Invention to Innovation: Cultural
Traditions of Technical Development in China from the 15th to 19th
century” by Dagmar Schäfer. Proposals should focus on the issue of
knowledge transmission in the field of practical knowledge in China
in a historical context. The project concentrates on the period
between 15th-19th centuries. For further information please refer to
the website of the project: http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/
forschung/projects/NWGSchaefer
Applications from scholars of all nationalities and disciplines are
welcome; the colloquium language is English. It is expected that
candidates will be able to present their own work and discuss that of
others fluently in that language. The candidate should have
proficient skills in Modern Chinese language. He/She should be able
to discuss classical Chinese confidently (Japanese, French, German
reading ability are conducive). Applications may be submitted in
German or English.
Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. no later than August 2006
and no earlier than 2002.
Applications from women are especially welcomed. The Max Planck
Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and
especially encourages them to apply.
Candidates are requested to submit a curriculum vitae (including list
of publications), a brief research proposal(maximum 750 words), and
two letters of recommendation, postmarked no later than
19 June, 2006
to the
Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Verwaltung / Postdoc NWG II
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin
Germany
For questions concerning the research project and the Junior Research
Group, please consult our website or contact PD Dagmar Schäfer
([log in to unmask]); for administrative questions
concerning the position and the Institute, please contact Ms. Claudia
Paaß ([log in to unmask]).
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