The Center for the History of Emotions has a vacant position starting on 1 October 2023 for a
Student research assistant (20 hours per month)
to support the research project “The End of Solidarity? Deindustrialization in Germany and France 1960–2000“ of Dr Julia Wambach
Responsibilities:
- Bibliographical research and independent excerption in primary and secondary sources
- English language editing and copy editing of manuscripts
- Sourcing of literature
Requirements:
- Enrolment as a student (PhD students are NOT eligible) in a Berlin or Brandenburg (county) university
- At least two study semesters in History with focus on the 19th and especially 20th century
- Interest in the history of emotions
- Knowledge of English (native level) is essential, German and French skills are a plus
- Experience in English language and copy preferred
- High personal motivation, ability to work independently and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and to work without direct supervision
Salary:
The salary amounts to 12.33 €/hour for bachelor and 14.33 €/hour for master students.
The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
To apply please send:
- A copy of your curriculum vitae
- A cover letter outlining your research interests and why you think you are suitable for this position
- A copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (Abiturzeugnis)
- If available, evidence of academic achievement
Please send your applications by 10 July 2023 to Karola Rockmann, preferably by e-mail to: rockmann@mpib-berlin.mpg.de. Please attach only one PDF file that contains all application documents. We are kindly asking you to submit your application without a photo.
See for the data protection declaration for the processing of personal data within the scope of your application: https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/1589569/en_infos_bewerbung.pdf.