1 Postdoctoral Position "History of Knowledge / History of Science" (Univ. Konstanz)

Postdoctoral Position in History of Knowledge / History of Science/Environmental History (Full-time, E 13 TV-L)

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Universität Konstanz (Chair of American Studies (Prof. Dr. Timo Müller))
Arbeitstelle
Chair of American Studies (Prof. Dr. Timo Müller)
Gefördert durch
ERC
PLZ
78464
Ort
Konstanz
Land
Deutschland
Bewerbungsschluss
25.10.2024
Von
Anne Kwaschik, FB Geschichte und Soziologie, Universität Konstanz

The postdoctoral position is assigned to the Chair of American Studies (Prof. Dr. Timo Müller) in the Department of Literature, Art and Media Studies, and is affiliated with the Chair of the History of Knowledge (Prof. Dr. Anne Kwaschik) in the History Department.

Postdoctoral Position in History of Knowledge / History of Science/Environmental History (Full-time, E 13 TV-L)

The position is available for 24 months starting in late 2024 or early 2025 (flexible start date). In principle, this position can be divided into two part-time positions.

The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up program, the Excellence Strategy.

Your Responsibilities:
- Contribution of expertise on methods of history of knowledge/science to the ERC project “Off the Road: The Environmental Aesthetics of Early Automobility” (offtheroad.org)
- Development of independent research project on environmental knowledge in early twentieth-century North America (e.g., emergence of ecology, automobile field work)
- Co-organization of a conference on environmental knowledge
- Publication of research results
- Minor administrative duties

Your Profile:
- A very good doctoral dissertation with a focus on history of knowledge or history of science
- Interest in the environmental humanities and North American history
- Ability to attend in-person events in Konstanz about once a month

We offer:
- An open-minded, vibrant research environment
- Top-tier research infrastructure
- The option of teaching seminars in your research area(s)
- A salary according to the collective bargaining provisions of the TV-L (up to pay group E 13 TV-L, depending on your personal profile)

We look forward to receiving your application with your academic curriculum vitae, copies of academic certifi-cates, copy of doctoral thesis, and lists of courses taught and publications (if applicable) by October 25, 2024 via our Online Application Portal. (Reference No. 2024/176; https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/en/jobposting/bc6163ea79ff5dae747de1def966e21324f09fd20/apply)

Kontakt

Prof. Dr. Timo Müller via e-mail at timo.mueller@uni-konstanz.de
Prof. Dr. Anne Kwaschik via e-mail at anne.kwaschik@uni-konstanz.de

https://stellen.uni-konstanz.de/jobposting/bc6163ea79ff5dae747de1def966e21324f09fd20
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