The Interdisciplinary Centre for Science and Technology Research (IZWT), at the University of Wuppertal is seeking a
Research Associate, 65%
Salary level E 13 TV-L
for the work area of science studies
The position is scheduled to start as soon as possible, after April 1st 2021. As a qualification position in the sense of the law of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG) it is designed to further the scientific qualification of the successful applicant in the form of doctoral degree/PhD.
The position is limited to 3 years, with the law of Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG) technically allowing within its regulation of temporal limitations of positions for the possibility of a prolongation, after the PhD is obtained.
Requirements for employment
- A master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent in (historical) science and technology studies/history of science and technology, or in an other field/discipline, given a documented interest in disasters studies
- Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research
- Willingness to write a dissertation in the field of history of science
Tasks associated with the position
- Writing of a dissertation on a topic from the history of disaster research
- Publication of research results in scientific publications
For further information and questions regarding the position, please contact Jun.-Prof. Dr. Cécile Stehrenberger: stehrenberger@uni-wuppertal.de
Reference-Nr: 20358
Applications, including meaningful documents and a quotation of the reference number are to be sent to: Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Interdisziplinäres Zentrum für Wissenschafts Technikforschung (IZWT), Jun.-Prof. Dr. Cecile Stehrenberger, 42097 Wuppertal.
People of all gender identities and gender expressions are invited to apply. Women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the NRW Equal Opportunities Act unless there are grounds in the person of another applicant that take precedence. This does not affect the rights of severely handicapped persons to be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable.
Deadline for application: 2021-01-11