Postdoctoral Research Position in History of European Astroculture



Postdoctoral Research Associate in History of European Astroculture

The Emmy Noether Research Group "The Future in the Stars: European Astroculture and Extraterrestrial Life in the Twentieth Century" invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position with the possibility of renewal. Salary grade accords to E 13 TV-L (equivalent to assistant professor).

Candidates should hold a doctorate in History or Cultural Studies with a specialization in History of Science, History of Technology, Cultural History or Art History by the time the appointment begins. Applicants should be fluent in English.
The ability to work in German would be an asset. Applicants without any knowledge of German are expected, if appointed, to acquire within one year a sufficient level of proficiency.


Application deadline is 1 December 2012. Interviews will be held in early January 2013.

Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be preferred.
Unfortunately, travel
expenses cannot be reimbursed. Since application files will not be returned to applicants, original documents must not be included. Electronic submissions will not be considered.

Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Alexander Geppert, head of the research group, at alexander.geppert@fu-berlin.de<mailto:alexander.geppert@fu-berlin.de>.
Prospective
applicants are invited to consult
for further information.


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Dr. Alexander C.T. Geppert
Emmy Noether Research Group Director
Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut

Koserstrasse 20
D-14195 Berlin

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