Topoi Postdoctoral Fellowships Berlin

Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi - The Formation and Transformation of Space and Knowledge in Ancient Civilizations

Postdoctoral Fellowship Announcement (Ancient History)

The Junior Research Group D-5-5 “Between knowledge and innovation – balances” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position. Pursuant to DFG guidelines, the fellowship will be awarded for two years and include a stipend of between 1365 and 1467 euros per month. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.

Applicants should be fluent in English and hold a doctorate in Ancient (Greek and Roman) History, preferably with a specialization in the History of Ancient Economy or Technology. The ability to work in German would be an asset. 

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct academic research in a field related to the research interests of the group and to produce a study of wider scope. Based on the example of the balance, the group investigates innovation processes in antiquity and late antiquity. A synopsis of the groups field of research can be accessed at http://berliner-antike-kolleg.org/D-5-5/. Furthermore, he/she will be actively engaged in all activities relevant to the research group including the organization and realization of workshops and conferences as well as the participation in its operation and activities. The position is based in Berlin.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume of no more than 1500 words, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, copies of relevant academic certificates, a writing sample, and two letters of reference. Applications should be addressed to astrid.dostert@topoi.org.

Application deadline is December 20, 2012. Interviews will be held in mid January 2013, the Fellowships will start February 1, 2013.

Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be appointed. 

Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. des Jochen Büttner at buettner@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de. Prospective applicants are invited to consult www.topoi.org for further information on the Excellence Cluster.

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Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi - The Formation and Transformation of Space and Knowledge in Ancient Civilizations

Postdoctoral Fellowship Announcement (Classical Archeology)

The Junior Research Group D-5-5 “Between knowledge and innovation – balances” of Excellence Cluster 264 Topoi invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position. Pursuant to DFG guidelines, the fellowship will be awarded for two years and include a stipend of between 1365 and 1467 euros per month. A child allowance will be made available in accordance with DFG guidelines.

Applicants should be fluent in English and hold a doctorate in Classical Archeology by the time the appointment begins. Preferably the candidates should have a specialization in the Greek and Roman period, be acquainted with methods of Computational Archeology and have some experience in working with archeological artifacts. The ability to work in German would be an asset.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct academic research in a field related to the research interests of the group and to produce a study of wider scope. Based on the example of the balance, the group investigates innovation processes in antiquity and late antiquity. A synopsis of the groups field of research can be accessed at http://berliner-antike-kolleg.org/D-5-5/. Furthermore, he/she will be actively engaged in all activities relevant to the research group including the organization and realization of workshops and conferences as well as the participation in its operation and activities. He/she will in particular participate actively in the groups campaigns to survey balances preserved in various collections throughout Europe. The position is based in Berlin.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume of no more than 1500 words, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, copies of relevant academic certificates, a writing sample, and two letters of reference. Applications should be addressed to astrid.dostert@topoi.org.

Application deadline is December 20, 2012. Interviews will be held in mid January 2013, the Fellowships will start February 1, 2013.

Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be appointed. 

Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. des Jochen Büttner at buettner@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de. Prospective applicants are invited to consult www.topoi.org for further information on the Excellence Cluster.