Predoctoral Position at the MPI for the History of Science, Berlin

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, Department II (Lorraine Daston), announces

one Predoctoral Position for up to three years, starting date January 01, 2013.

Outstanding junior scholars are invited to apply. The position is awarded in conjunction with the research project Acoustic Theatre, 1750-1930, funded by the Volkswagen Foundation (http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/DeptII_Tkaczyk_Acoustic/index_html)

Research projects may concern any culture or historical period (including the present). Although projects must have a history of science component, both the human and natural sciences are included under that rubric and additional relevant disciplinary perspectives are welcome. Possible topics include (by way of suggestion only):

Ø The history of acoustics (especially architectural acoustics, audio engineering) Ø The history of hearing (physiology, psychology) Ø The cultural heritage of sound (e.g. “sound archives”, “sound art“, “acoustic media”, “material culture of sound“, “auditory memory”) Ø The history of key concepts associated with sound studies (e.g. “acoustic ecology”, “sound epistemology“)

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). 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 may be endowed as a predoctoral fellow employment rated 50% TVöD E13 in the German system, or as a fellowship (monthly stipend: € 1.365). Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply; applications from women are especially welcomed. The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting more handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply.

Candidates are requested to send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, publication list, copies of certificates, dissertation research prospectus (maximum 750 words), one reference letter from dissertation advisor (this letter may be sent separately) no later than

September 01, 2012

to:

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Administration, Predoc Dept. II (P.S.WissAkTh) Boltzmannstraße 22 14195 Berlin Germany

Electronic submission is also possible: rheld@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de. For questions concerning the research project and Department II, please contact Dr. Viktoria Tkaczyk (tkaczyk@mpiwg- berlin.mpg.de); for administrative questions concerning the position and the Institute, please contact Claudia Paaß (paass@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de), Head of Administration, or Jochen Schneider (jsr@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de), Research Coordinator.