The German Historical Institute Washington DC (GHI) is seeking a Project Associate for its collaborative research project Immigrant Entrepreneurship (80%).

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 http://www.ghi-dc.org/entrepreneurship.

The Project Associate will
- seek contributors and commission essays for Volume IV: The Age of the World Wars (1918-1945);
- serve as the GHI liaison between volume editor and 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;
- edit essays in Volume IV;
- locate images and additional visual material for Volume IV and the other volumes, including copyright clearance;
- assist with convening project-related conferences, workshops, panels and events;
- perform other project-related tasks as needed (assist with further research, project outreach, fact-checking, etc.);
- have the opportunity for own academic contributions to the project.

Requirements:
- M.A. or Ph.D. 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 but not required;
- strong editorial skills and previous editing experience;
- excellent communication and teamwork skills;
- valid U.S. work permit.

The position is available immediately. It is a two-year contract position with benefits. The gross annual salary for this 80% position is approximately $ 42,000 (with benefits).

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 January 31, 2012 to Prof. Dr. Hartmut Berghoff, Director, at entrepreneurship@ghi-dc.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered.