The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
(Department II; Director: Prof. Lorraine Daston) seeks an outstanding
junior scholar (Ph.D. no earlier than 2001, postdoc desirable but not
necessary) for a
three-year position (Research fellowship)
to begin
1 August 2007
in conjunction with the research project “History of Scientific
Observation” (for more details concerning the project and the
Institute, see here). Applications (which may be submitted in French,
German, or English) from qualified candidates of all nationalities
and disciplinary backgrounds are welcome; 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.
Research projects may focus on either the natural or human sciences.
The position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching
duties. It is ranked at the BAT IIA level (TVÖD E13) 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]).
Applications consisting of a curriculum vitae (including list of
publications), a research project (maximum 1000 words), and two
letters of recommendation should be sent by
15 December 2006
to
Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte
Abt. Personal/WiMi Obs
Boltzmannstraße 22
14195 Berlin
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]). 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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