The researcher will study the use and legal possession of weapons in Germany between 1870 and 1945. In particular, the research fellow will define case studies, collect and analyse relevant primary sources in national and local archives and libraries. The collected sources must also be made available for consultation and analysis by the other scholars in the research group. The research fellow will have: excellent knowledge of German history; very good experience in collecting and studying archival sources; willingness to work in archives and libraries abroad; excellent knowledge of German (including Kurrentschrift); good knowledge of English, which will be the common language of the research group and the planned publications. The researcher must be highly motivated and willing to work with the entire research group.

By the end of the first year, the fellow will have identified the case studies, reviewed the literature on the topic and the most appropriate methodologies, and begun to collect archival material. By the end of the fellowship, the researcher will have completed the collection of sources and prepared 3 publications (academic articles and/or book chapters).

The duration of the research grant is 24 months. Should it prove necessary for the completion of the research activities, and subject to an excellent evaluation, the grant may be extended for a further 12 months. The gross amount of the research fellowship is 32,427.26 euros per year (i.e. approximately 2380 euros per month after taxes).
Candidates are informed that the contract will start around October 2024.

Principal Investigator: Prof. Matteo Millan

Find out how to apply and other useful information:
https://www.dissgea.unipd.it/selezione-2024as04-il-conferimento-di-un-assegno-di-tipo-24-mesi-selection-announcement-2024as04