The Center for the History of Emotions, led by Prof. Dr. Ute Frevert, has a vacant position for a Student research assistant (20 hours per month) to support the research project “Devotional Practices and Coping Mechanisms in the Hasidic Branch of Breslov” of Yaara Benger Alaluf

Starting date: 1 March 2019 or later

Responsibilities:
- Bibliographical research in Hebrew and English primary and secondary sources
- Independent excerption of primary and secondary sources
- Sourcing of literature

Requirements:
- Enrolment as a student (PhD students are NOT eligible) in a German university
- Knowledge of Hebrew and English essential (good reading skills)
- High personal motivation, ability to work independently and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and to work without direct supervision

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
- BA students: copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (Abiturzeugnis), MA students: BA certificate
- If available, evidence of academic achievement

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.
preferably by e-mail to:

gg-bewerbung@mpib-berlin.mpg.de
(Please attach only one PDF file that contains all application documents.)

or by post to:
Max-Planck-Institut für Bildungsforschung Forschungsbereich Geschichte der Gefühle

Anja Berkes
Lentzeallee 94
14195 Berlin