The German Historical Institute Washington DC (GHI) is seeking a full-time Project Associate for its collaborative research project "Immigrant Entrepreneurship."
The multi-year project is aimed at fostering research into two cornerstones of the American experience, immigration and entrepreneurship. It will feature a published collection – in print and online – of ca. 250 biographical essays of first and second generation German-American businesspeople. By synthesizing the diverse fields of business history, entrepreneurship research, migration history and German-American studies, Immigrant Entrepreneurship will make a significant contribution to a wide array of academic disciplines and offer unique tools for research and teaching. Further information about the project can be found at www.ghi-dc.org/entrepreneurship.
The Project Associate will
- seek contributors and commission essays for Volume I: "From the Colonial Economy to Early Industrialization (1720-1840)" and Volume II: "The Emergence of an Industrial Nation (1840-1893),"
- be the GHI liaison between the volume editors and the contributors, providing for a smooth flow of information between all parties involved and ensuring the scholarly quality and timely delivery of all essays and materials,
- help locate images and additional visual material for Volume I and II, including copyright clearance,
- copy-edit essays in Volume I and II,
- post essays on the project website, including assigning metadata,
- assist with convening project-related conferences, workshops, panels and events,
- perform other project-related tasks as needed (assist with further research, fact-check, etc.),
- have the opportunity for own academic contributions to the project.
Requirements:
- M.A. degree in a pertinent discipline (History, Business History, Migration Studies or a related field) or equivalent,
- strong writing skills in English, knowledge of German a plus,
- editorial experience,
- excellent communication and teamwork skills,
- valid U.S. work permit.
The position is available July 1, 2011. It is a three-year contract position with benefits. Gross Annual Salary: 54.800 USD.
The GHI is an equal opportunity employer.
Please email a cover letter, your CV, a writing sample (no more than 10 pages) and the names and contact information of two professional references in PDF format by June 10, 2011 to Prof. Dr. Hartmut Berghoff, Director, at entrepreneurship@ghi-dc.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.