Deadline: 15 September, 2012
Open to: candidates with excellent PhD in one of the required disciplines
Remuneration: remunerated according to TV-L Salary Scale E13
Description
The Graduate School explores the political, cultural and historical dimensions of change in East and Southeast Europe. Particular attention is given to the interplay between East and Southeast Europe and other regions of the world. In addition to the core subjects of history and Slavic studies, several other disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and cultural studies will contribute to the School. Coordinated jointly by LMU Munich and the University of Regensburg, the Graduate School also draws on the combined expertise of several independent research institutions in Munich and Regensburg. Currently, it invites applications for 4 fulltime postdoctoral positions.
The postdoctoral researchers will contribute to the academic program of the new Graduate School for East and Southeast European Studies, which is organized jointly by the Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich and the University of Regensburg.
Research at the Graduate School will be conducted under three broad, interdisciplinary fields:
1. Origins and forms of social and political change
2. Cultural systems
3. Infrastructure, migration and transfer of knowledge
The Graduate School will also pay particular attention to the entanglements of East and Southeastern Europe with other parts of the globe.
Eligibility
Requirements for the positions:
– excellent PhD in one of the above mentioned, or neighbouring disciplines
– research experience on East and Southeastern Europe
– development of an innovative postdoctoral project
– readiness to undertake interdisciplinary cooperation
– ability to work as a part of a team.
The announced postdoctoral positions will be assigned to the following disciplines:
– Jewish History (LMU Munich)
– Arts History/Theatre Studies (LMU Munich)
– Economic and Social History (University of Regensburg)
– Slavic Studies (University of Regensburg)
The University offers a challenging and varied position in an international working environment in Munich
and Regensburg, two cities noted for their quality of living. The possibility of further qualification (ie German Habilitation) exists.
The positions begin 1. November 2012, and are limited to a fixed 2.5 year term. They are remunerated according to TV-L Salary Scale E13.
Application
Applications should include: covering letter, describing why you should be accepted for the position, curriculum vitae, research proposal (max. 5 pages), list of publications and list of courses taught.
Applications must be sent as a PDF file (maximum file size 5 MB) by email with the subject line “Application Graduate School” to the two following addresses:
Prof. Dr. Martin Schulze Wessel
martin.schulzewessel@lrz.uni-m
Prof. Dr. Ulf Brunnbauer
brunnbauer@ios-regensburg.de
The application deadline is 15. September 2012.
