Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Independent Research Group:
The History of Technology in China, (10th to 18th Century)
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin,
Independent Research Group I (Dagmar Schäfer) announces a postdoctoral
fellowship for up to two years, start date either April 1 or September
1, 2009 (negotiable). Outstanding junior scholars (Ph.D. awarded no
earlier than 2003) are invited to apply.
Projects investigating Chinese approaches to practical and theoretical
knowledge, its appropriation and changing expressions of ownership in
the periods Song, Yuan, and Ming to mid-Qing (10th to 18th Century)
are particularly welcome. We are interested in people with research
interests and experience in challenging disciplinary boundaries such
as History, Science and Technology, Economics, Philology or
Philosophy, Art, Anthropology or Archeology. Candidates should be able
to read and communicate in English and have language skills in Chinese
– Modern and Classical. Fellowships are endowed with a monthly stipend
between 1.900 and 2,300 € (fellows from abroad). The Max Planck
Society is committed to promoting more handicapped individuals and
especially encourages them to apply. Postdoctoral fellows are expected
to participate in the research activities at the Institute.
Candidates are requested to send a curriculum vitae, publication list,
research prospectus (maximum 700 words), a sample text, and two
letters of recommendation no later than
January 15, 2009
to:
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science
Administration, PD-NWG I
Boltzmannstraße 22
D-14195 Berlin
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