The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
(Department II; Director: Prof. Lorraine Daston) seeks an outstanding
junior scholar for a
three-year position
(beginning no later than 1 September 2005) as Research Fellow in
conjunction with the research project “History of Scientific
Observation”, encompassing both the natural and human sciences (details
concerning the project and the Institute may be found at
www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/projects/department2). Candidates should hold a
doctorate in the history of science or related field at the time the
position begins and show evidence of scholarly promise in the form of
publications or other achievements.
The colloquium language 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. It is ranked at the 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. Salary is set by both the position’s rank and individual
factors; please address specific questions to Ms. Claudia Paass
([log in to unmask]).
Candidates are requested to submit 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
Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Abt. Personal/WiMi Obs
Wilhelmstraße 44
10117 Berlin, Germany
by May 13, 2005.
For questions concerning the research project and Department II, please
contact Prof. Lorraine Daston ([log in to unmask]) or Dr.
Fernando Vidal ([log in to unmask]); for administrative
questions concerning the position and the Institute, please contact Mr.
Jochen Schneider ([log in to unmask]). Scholars of all
nationalities are welcome to apply; applications from women are
especially welcomed. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing
more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
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