4 positions: Max Planck Institute for the History of Science



A message from Dagmar Schäfer, new director at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science

Greetings from the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin, Germany where Dep III, Artefacts, Action and Knowledge is picking up pace.
The first administrative structures have been successfully installed. Now we are looking for research scholars and Post-Docs to fill this place with life.

May I kindly ask you to bring the 4 (four) positions listed below to the attention of interested candidates?

1 Research Scholar with an interest in artifacts, action and knowledge

Applicants with willingness to visit and work in China for up to 12 months are welcome.


1 Research Scholar
with an interest in artifacts, action and knowledge


2 Postdoctoral Fellowships for up to two years. We are looking for outstanding junior scholars with an interest of using the concept of planning to enhance the methodological apparatus of the History of Science and Technology. Post-Doctorates with a suitable experience in history of technology, economic history, STS, anthropology, archaeology, regional studies or other relevant fields are invited to apply.


For further information on the agenda and a project outline of "Histories of Planning" please consult our websites:


or download the pdf here:


Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

Dagmar Schäfer

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science Dept. III Artefacts, Knowledge and Action Boltzmannstrasse 22 | 14195 Berlin | +49 30 22667 151