A fascinating phd possibility for anyone with the interests and language
background
The DFG-funded Emmy Noether research group "The
Future in the Stars: European Astroculture and Extraterrestrial Life in the
Twentieth Century” at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut of Freie Universität
Berlin invites applications for a two-year PhD position. Salary grade accords
to E 13 TV-L (50%).
Candidates should have completed their post-graduate
studies in History 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.
The successful candidate will be expected to
conceptualize and compose a doctoral dissertation that is related to European
Space History, c.1927-1975. Furthermore, she/he will be actively engaged in all
activities relevant to the research group including the organization and
realization of workshops and conferences as well as full participation in its
operation and activities.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, a curriculum
vitae, a list of publications, copies of relevant academic certificates, a
research proposal of no more than 3,000 words, and names and contact
information for two academic references. Applications (marked 05-FMI-2013-Geppert)
should be addressed to Dr. Alexander C.T. Geppert, Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut,
Freie Universität Berlin, Koserstrasse 20, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.
Application deadline is 20 August 2013. Interviews
will be held in mid-September.
Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged
to apply. If equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be
preferred. 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.
Prospective applicants are invited to consult www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/astrofuturism for
further information.
