Dear all,
The Max Planck
Institute for the History of Science, Berlin,
Max Planck Research Group Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory Program, headed by Dr. Alexander
Blum, is seeking
One Postdoctoral Fellow, starting date: as early as 01 March 2020,
for one year, with employment contract and the possibility of extension
by an additional year.
We are seeking an outstanding junior scholar with a background in physics, history of physics, or philosophy
of physics.
At the time the position begins, candidates
should hold a doctorate in one of these fields (PhD achieved in 2016 or later).
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and interdisciplinary research institute (http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/index.html). Postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the research activities of the Institute, and to present their own work and discuss that of others fluently in English. Applications may be submitted in German or English.
The position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching
obligations. Remuneration is based on the TVöD-Bund pay scales (E13).
Candidates
of all nationalities are invited to apply; applications from women are
especially welcome. The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting
handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply.
Candidates
are requested to submit their applications online using the following link:
https://recruitment.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/position/14254093
Deadline
for submission: 19 December 2019 (23:59
CET)
Note
that only electronic submissions will be accepted. We hope for your understanding
that applications sent via email cannot be accepted. Only successful candidates
will be notified.
Your
application should contain:
·
Cover letter
·
Curriculum vitae including list of publications
·
research prospectus (850 words maximum, establishing a
connection with the program of the research group)
·
sample of writing
·
names and contact details of at least two referees.
For
questions concerning the group’s research focus, please contact Dr. Alexander
Blum ([log in to unmask]); for technical questions regarding the
application, for administrative questions concerning the position and the
Institute, please first contact the group’s assistant Kseniia Mohelsky ([log in to unmask]).
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Boltzmannstraße 22, 14195 Berlin, Germany
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