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1-year Postdoc position (60%) on geography of science fiction from China at the Department of Geosciences, Geography Unit, University of Fribourg, Switzerland This postdoctoral position is part of a research grant titled “Science, fiction and power: rethinking planetarity through post-Earth science fiction from China”. In collaboration with the PI, the postdoctoral researcher will analyse selected science fiction literature for their ideas of Earth as geological and socio-ecological entity at the planetary scale. Funding for this position is provided by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) under the framework of a SPARK grant. Job description Scientific analysis of selected science fiction literature from China Co-organisation of panel at international conference Publication of one scientific article in international peer-reviewed journal Preparation of research project on science fiction from China for grant application Support of PI in grant administration Qualifications Candidates with the following credentials are invited to apply: A completed PhD in literary geography, political geography, Chinese studies, science fiction studies or other relevant fields Evidence of publication capacity Strong background in social theory and literary analysis Interest and ability to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner Native or near-native proficiency in Mandarin Chinese Very good language skills in English, knowledge of German or French is an asset Conditions of employment The appointment will be for 12 months. Gross salary is in the range of 50K CHF per year (60%) and follows the salary scale of the canton of Fribourg. Starting date: 1 February 2020 Application Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file to Mrs. Nicole Equey ([log in to unmask]) Cover letter Curriculum vitae Publication list and one sample writing (e.g. scientific article or book chapter) Names and contact information of two referees Deadline for application: 13 December 2019 Interviews: 19 and 20 December 2019 All inquiries should be directed to Christine Bichsel ([log in to unmask]) For additional information about the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg please visit our website: https://www3.unifr.ch/geo/en/ ************************************************************* * Anthropology-Matters Mailing List * http://www.anthropologymatters.com * * A postgraduate project comprising online journal, * * online discussions, teaching and research resources * * and international contacts directory. * * To join this list or to look at the archived previous * * messages visit: * * https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/Anthropology-Matters * * If you have ALREADY subscribed: to send a message to all * * those currently subscribed to the list,just send mail to: * * [log in to unmask] * * * * Enjoyed the mailing list? Why not join the new * * CONTACTS SECTION @ www.anthropologymatters.com * * an international directory of anthropology researchers * To unsubscribe please click here: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?SUBED1=ANTHROPOLOGY-MATTERS&A=1 ***************************************************************