The aim of the Chair is to identify what has been historically taken for granted as legitimate model of knowledge; make visible the sociocultural and gender aspects of technoscience that are often hidden; engage in the design process of technoscience in a collaborative and cooperative manner; extend our agenda to science policy and science diplomacy.
Overall, the STGS stands at the crossroad of Science and Technology Studies, Gender Science Studies, Transnational History of Science, and the emerging Diplomatic Studies of Science.
Key research areas may include:
- gender in the history of science and technology
- materiality, gender, and scientific practice
- the social, cultural, and political history of nuclear sciences
- the history of science and international organisations
- science, technology, and international affairs
- science, innovation, and health diplomacy
Reqirements are:
- an excellent PhD in Science, Technology Studies, Gender Science Studies, History of Science or related fields
- not more than a period of three years of research experience since the doctoral degree
- proficiency in English and ideally in German language
- experience in interdisciplinary and international research contexts
we offer:
- two one-year employment contracts (1+1 year) with salary in the range of E 13 TV-L.
The main task is the development of a grant proposal for a junior research group (DFG application, ERC Starting Grant or equivalent) within the first year.
After the submission of a grant proposal at the end of the first year, the contract may be prolonged for another year.
- The position offers the possibility to enhance teaching experience (undergraduate and/or graduate; 2 hours per week during the semester).
- A yearly travel budget is included.
- Knowledge in motion is FAUs motto. We at FAU therefore strive to generate knowledge to shape the future responsibly and openly share knowledge with all stakeholders in society to drive prosperity and create value, as well as using knowledge to improve our world for future generations.
Applicants who have carried out their main research activity outside of the University Erlangen-Nürnberg are strongly encouraged.
Please apply with:
- a cover letter
- a curriculum vitae
- a research proposal (maximum 3000 words) in the research field(s) of the chair listed above
- two external letters of reference.
Applications should be submitted via mail (PDF, max. 5 MB) in English to
maria.rentetzi@fau.de AND mrentetz@vt.edu.