In the ambit of the Minerva Research Group Roma communis patria: the National Churches in Rome from the Middle Ages to the Modern Era the Bibliotheca Hertziana, Max Planck Institute for the History of Art announces a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, starting in January 2013, with the possibility of extension for a second year. Candidates must be in possession of an upper level university degree (Ph.D.), good working knowledge of German, Italian, and English, and a research project proposal consistent with the aims and objectives of the Minerva research group. The recipients of these fellowships are also expected to participate with constancy in the activities of both the group and the Institute. Applications must include the following documentation: - Curriculum vitae - Photocopies of university diploma - Description of the research project (max 2 pages) - Summary of Doctoral dissertation (max 2 pages) - List of publications (if any) - Letter of recommendation from a prominent academic in the field The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from physically disabled persons are encouraged. Applications may be submitted via post or email and must be received by 15 November, 2012 at the following address: Dr. Susanne Kubersky-Piredda Minerva Research Group Bibliotheca Hertziana Max-Planck-Institut für Kunstgeschichte Via Gregoriana, 28 00187 Roma E-mail: [log in to unmask] For further information please consult the following internet website: http://www.biblhertz.it/en/research/forschungsprojekte-des-instituts/minerva-research-group/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~