The ERC project FEVER, based at the University of Heidelberg’s History Department, is recruiting a Doctoral Researcher (f/m/d). We offer a 4-year appointment, on 65%, TV-L 13 salary level, starting on 1 October 2024 at the latest.
The ERC project titled “FEVER - Global Histories of (a) Disease” explores the history of fever and febrile diseases in societies within or tied to the Atlantic world between 1750-1840. The project studies the prevalence and sensory experience of fever(s) in the Atlantic World in that period, controversies about the causes and course of fever and historic febrifuges. The doctoral projects are expected to centre on the history of fever(s) in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Your Tasks:
The 5-year project is led by Professor Stefanie Gänger and started in October 2023. The doctoral researcher is expected to make an intellectual contribution to the FEVER project, to develop their own research agenda, engage in collaborative research and to contribute to the coordination of project related activities, e.g., workshops. There are no teaching obligations associated to this post.
Your Profile:
Candidates will need to show evidence of the following qualifications, skills and experience:
-an excellent degree in history or history of science and medicine (or evidence that completion of such a degree is imminent)
-knowledge of the history and language(s) of the envisioned area of study
-excellent spoken and written English; working knowledge of German being an asset, but not a requirement
-the ability to play an effective and collegial role in the life and work of the ERC project.
We offer:
A four-year contract with social security benefits plus a budget for trips to the archives, to conferences and toward the organization of workshops. The doctoral researchers will be part of a dynamic, family-friendly and international research environment.
Applications including
-a cover letter
-a research proposal, specifying the planned subproject (max. 3000 words)
-a short CV (max 2 pages)
-diplomas or certificates
-an electronic copy of the applicant’s master’s thesis
-and names and contact information of two academic referees
should be sent by 15 April 2024 in one collated PDF file to stefanie.gaenger@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de. Interviews will be held in May 2024. Prior to application, further information (including project details and application procedure) can be obtained from stefanie.gaenger@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de or yijie.huang@zegk.uni-heidelberg.de.
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