The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
(Department II; Director: Prof. Lorraine Daston) seeks
an outstanding junior scholar for a two-year position
(beginning no later than 1 July 2008) as Research Scholar in
conjunction with the research project, coordinated by Dr. Fernando
Vidal, "The Cerebral Subject: Brain and Self in Contemporary
Culture" (please see details at http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/DeptII_Cerebral_Subject)
. Candidates should hold a doctorate in the history of science or
related field (e.g., anthropology or sociology of science, cultural
studies, medical anthropology, neuro- or cognitive sciences) at the
time the position begins, and show evidence of scholarly promise in
the form of publications or other achievements. The language of the
bimonthly Departmental colloquium is English; it is expected that
candidates will be able to present their own work and discuss that of
others fluently in that language. Applications may, however, be
submitted in German, English, or French.
The position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching duties
and minimal administrative responsibilities (maximum 25% of the
Scholar's time). The position is ranked at the E13 (formerly BAT IIA)
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.
Scholars of all nationalities are welcome to apply; applications from
women and handicapped persons are especially welcomed.
Candidates are requested to submit, by
February 15, 2008,
a curriculum vitae (including list of publications), a research
proposal on a topic 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, to
Ms. Claudia Paass
Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Abt. Personal – II 1/08
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin
(email: [log in to unmask])
For questions concerning the research project and Department II,
please contact F. Vidal (email: [log in to unmask]); for
administrative questions concerning the position, salary, and the
Institute, please contact the Institute's research coordinator, Mr.
Jochen Schneider (email: [log in to unmask]).
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