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 “Feeling the Way through with Sound: Social Warmth, Critical Feeling, and Affective Trance in North African Popular Islamic Rituals” of Dr Tamara Turner
Starting date: 1 September 2018

Responsibilities:
- Bibliographical research in English and French (and preferably Arabic) 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 Berlin or Brandenburg (county) university
- At least two study semesters in history or related field of study
- Knowledge of English and French essential (good reading skills)
- Knowledge of Arabic desired
- 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
- A copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (Abiturzeugnis)
- 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.

Please send your applications by 20 July 2018 to Karola Rockmann,
preferably by e-mail to:
rockmann@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
Karola Rockmann
94 Lentzeallee
14195 Berlin