Doctoral student positions at University of Vienna
University of Vienna, Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies, in
cooperation with the Faculties of Life Sciences, Mathematics,
Philosophy/Education and Physics
The Doctoral Program (“DK-plus program”) „The Sciences in Historical,
Philosophical and Cultural Contexts“ announces the award of
up to 10 fully paid doctoral student positions (Category a) and
up to 10 associate positions (Category b, for students with other basic
support)
for up to 3.5 years beginning 1 October 2010.
With the support of the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF), the University of
Vienna offers a Ph.D. program, to be completed in six semesters (a seventh
semester of support is available in case of a one-semester research or study
visit abroad). The aims of the program are: to offer a structured
interdisciplinary curriculum in History, Philosophy and Cultural Studies of
Science with the collaboration of international visitors, and to make
possible
the joint supervision of dissertations by historians/philosophers of science
and
natural scientists/mathematicians.
Positions are funded for 3, in case of a research or study visit abroad for
3.5
years. Participation in the curriculum is required; members of the DK-plus
program (in Category a and Category b) must therefore reside continuously in
Vienna. Participation once or more in the annual „Vienna International
Summer
University“ in the second half of July is also part of the program.
Recipients of fully paid studentships(Collegiates, Category a) are employed
according to the provisions of the FWF and the standard labor contract
(Kollektivvertrag) of the University for 30 hours/week at the University of
Vienna. Involvement in teaching is possible beginning in the second year of
the
program; remuneration for such activity will be additional to basic funding.
Health and social insurance will be covered by the University. Tuition fee
exemption, additional support for students with children, and funding for
research and research related travel expenses are included.
Associatesof the program (Category b) are not employed by the University
within
the framework of the DK-plus program, but may enter into other employment –
including employment by the University of Vienna. Associates must complete
all
curriculum requirements and also have the right to apply for funding for
research or research related travel expenses.
Employment requirements: Completed advanced degree (Magister/Diplom/Master)
in
History, Philosophy, History of Science, History and Philosophy of Science,
a
relevant natural, social or cultural science or Mathematics. Applicants with
one
or more relevant BA/BSc degrees may be considered in exceptional cases.
Proposed research topics should be relevant to at least one of the topic
areas
of the DK-plus program. Information on the program’s aims, faculty, topic
areas
and possible dissertation topics can be found at the following web site:
http://dkplus-sciences-contexts.univie.ac.at/
For information about the „Vienna International Summer University,“ see the
web
site:www.univie.ac.at/ivc/VISU.
Application procedure:
An application for a studentship (Category a) or an associate position
(Category
b) in the DK-plus program, „The Sciences in Historical, Philosophical and
Cultural Contexts“ must be supported by the following documentation:
- A brief cover letter stating the reasons for applying;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Documentation of previous studies and copies of all university
degrees
received;
- A brief exposé of the proposed dissertation project (maximum 5
pages)
with bibliography (maximum one page);
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which being preferably from
the
advisor of the latest degree thesis. These should be sent separatelyby the
deadline date either by E-mail or by post to the Speaker (address below).
Applications for paid studentships (Category a) and for Associate positions
(Category b) must be submitted with the same supporting materials.
Applicants
for paid studentships (Category a) may be offered associate positions
(Category
b).
Deadline:
Applications will be considered during May and June, and admissions
announced
during the first week of July 2010. Short listed applicants will be invited
to
Vienna for a personal interview. Applicants residing in Europe will receive
reimbursement for travel to the interview; applicants residing outside
Europe
will be interviewed by telephone or video conference. Study in the program
will
begin on 1 October 2010.
Applications are due by 10 May 2010(postmark – priority air mail please!
Simultaneous E-mail application strongly recommended), addressed to the
Speaker
of the DK-plus program, „The Sciences in Historical, Philosophical and
Cultural
Contexts“, o. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mitchell Ash, Department of History,
University of
Vienna, Dr. Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Contact for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Mitchell Ash: Tel.: +431 4277 40837 (Administrator: - 40803)
E-mail:mitchell.ash@univie.ac.at [mailto:mitchell.ash@univie.ac.at] .
Prof. Dr. Carola Sachse: Tel.: +431 4277 41207 (Administrator: - 41218)
E-mail:carola.sachse@univie.ac.at [mailto:carola.sachse@univie.ac.at] .
Prof. Dr. Friedrich Stadler: Tel.: +431 4277 41209 (Administrator: - 41201)
E-mail: friedrich.stadler@univie.ac.at
[mailto:friedrich.stadler@univie.ac.at] .
Prof. Dr. Gerd B. Müller: Tel.+431 427756700(Administrator: 56701)
E-mail:gerhard.mueller@univie.ac.at [mailto:gerhard.mueller@univie.ac.at]
cooperation with the Faculties of Life Sciences, Mathematics,
Philosophy/Education and Physics
The Doctoral Program (“DK-plus program”) „The Sciences in Historical,
Philosophical and Cultural Contexts“ announces the award of
up to 10 fully paid doctoral student positions (Category a) and
up to 10 associate positions (Category b, for students with other basic
support)
for up to 3.5 years beginning 1 October 2010.
With the support of the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF), the University of
Vienna offers a Ph.D. program, to be completed in six semesters (a seventh
semester of support is available in case of a one-semester research or study
visit abroad). The aims of the program are: to offer a structured
interdisciplinary curriculum in History, Philosophy and Cultural Studies of
Science with the collaboration of international visitors, and to make
possible
the joint supervision of dissertations by historians/philosophers of science
and
natural scientists/mathematicians.
Positions are funded for 3, in case of a research or study visit abroad for
3.5
years. Participation in the curriculum is required; members of the DK-plus
program (in Category a and Category b) must therefore reside continuously in
Vienna. Participation once or more in the annual „Vienna International
Summer
University“ in the second half of July is also part of the program.
Recipients of fully paid studentships(Collegiates, Category a) are employed
according to the provisions of the FWF and the standard labor contract
(Kollektivvertrag) of the University for 30 hours/week at the University of
Vienna. Involvement in teaching is possible beginning in the second year of
the
program; remuneration for such activity will be additional to basic funding.
Health and social insurance will be covered by the University. Tuition fee
exemption, additional support for students with children, and funding for
research and research related travel expenses are included.
Associatesof the program (Category b) are not employed by the University
within
the framework of the DK-plus program, but may enter into other employment –
including employment by the University of Vienna. Associates must complete
all
curriculum requirements and also have the right to apply for funding for
research or research related travel expenses.
Employment requirements: Completed advanced degree (Magister/Diplom/Master)
in
History, Philosophy, History of Science, History and Philosophy of Science,
a
relevant natural, social or cultural science or Mathematics. Applicants with
one
or more relevant BA/BSc degrees may be considered in exceptional cases.
Proposed research topics should be relevant to at least one of the topic
areas
of the DK-plus program. Information on the program’s aims, faculty, topic
areas
and possible dissertation topics can be found at the following web site:
http://dkplus-sciences-contexts.univie.ac.at/
For information about the „Vienna International Summer University,“ see the
web
site:www.univie.ac.at/ivc/VISU.
Application procedure:
An application for a studentship (Category a) or an associate position
(Category
b) in the DK-plus program, „The Sciences in Historical, Philosophical and
Cultural Contexts“ must be supported by the following documentation:
- A brief cover letter stating the reasons for applying;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Documentation of previous studies and copies of all university
degrees
received;
- A brief exposé of the proposed dissertation project (maximum 5
pages)
with bibliography (maximum one page);
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which being preferably from
the
advisor of the latest degree thesis. These should be sent separatelyby the
deadline date either by E-mail or by post to the Speaker (address below).
Applications for paid studentships (Category a) and for Associate positions
(Category b) must be submitted with the same supporting materials.
Applicants
for paid studentships (Category a) may be offered associate positions
(Category
b).
Deadline:
Applications will be considered during May and June, and admissions
announced
during the first week of July 2010. Short listed applicants will be invited
to
Vienna for a personal interview. Applicants residing in Europe will receive
reimbursement for travel to the interview; applicants residing outside
Europe
will be interviewed by telephone or video conference. Study in the program
will
begin on 1 October 2010.
Applications are due by 10 May 2010(postmark – priority air mail please!
Simultaneous E-mail application strongly recommended), addressed to the
Speaker
of the DK-plus program, „The Sciences in Historical, Philosophical and
Cultural
Contexts“, o. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Mitchell Ash, Department of History,
University of
Vienna, Dr. Karl-Lueger-Ring 1, A-1010 Vienna, Austria.
Contact for inquiries:
Prof. Dr. Mitchell Ash: Tel.: +431 4277 40837 (Administrator: - 40803)
E-mail:mitchell.ash@univie.ac.at [mailto:mitchell.ash@univie.ac.at] .
Prof. Dr. Carola Sachse: Tel.: +431 4277 41207 (Administrator: - 41218)
E-mail:carola.sachse@univie.ac.at [mailto:carola.sachse@univie.ac.at] .
Prof. Dr. Friedrich Stadler: Tel.: +431 4277 41209 (Administrator: - 41201)
E-mail: friedrich.stadler@univie.ac.at
[mailto:friedrich.stadler@univie.ac.at] .
Prof. Dr. Gerd B. Müller: Tel.+431 427756700(Administrator: 56701)
E-mail:gerhard.mueller@univie.ac.at [mailto:gerhard.mueller@univie.ac.at]