Postdoctoral Fellows (Research Group A. Blum)
Deadline
November 19, 2017
Other Departments / Research Groups
Max Planck Research Group “Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory
Program”
Inquiries

For questions concerning the research group, please contact Dr. Alexander
Blum; for technical questions regarding the application portal, for
administrative questions concerning the position and the Institute, please
first contact the secretary of the executive director.
Address

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Boltzmannstraße 22, 14195
Berlin, Germany

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin,

Max Planck Research Group Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory
Program, headed by Dr. Alexander Blum,

is seeking

two postdoctoral scholars, starting date: 01 February 2018,

for two years, with employment contract and the possibility of extension by
up to two additional years.

The positions are closely related to the research agenda of the group. The
research group will pursue interdisciplinary research at the intersection
of history of science and physics.

We are seeking one outstanding junior scholar with a background in physics
(or philosophy of physics) and one outstanding junior scholar with a
background in history of science (or philosophy of science).

At the time the position begins, candidates should hold a doctorate in the
field relevant to position they are applying for (PhD achieved in 2015 or
later).

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and
interdisciplinary research institute. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to
participate in the research activities of the Institute, and to present
their own work and discuss that of others fluently in English. Applications
may be submitted in German or English.

The positions are primarily devoted to research, with no teaching
obligations. Remuneration is based on the TVöD-Bund pay scales (E13).

Candidates of all nationalities are invited to apply; applications from
women are especially welcome. The Max Planck Society is committed to
promoting handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply.

Candidates are requested to submit their applications online using the
following link:

https://recruitment.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/position/7831555

Deadline for submission:  19 November 2017 (23:59 CET)

Note that only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Your application should contain:

    Cover letter
    Curriculum vitae including list of publications
    research prospectus (850 words maximum, establishing a connection with
the program of the research group)
    sample of writing
    names and contact details of at least two referees.

For questions concerning the research group, please contact Dr. Alexander
Blum; for technical questions regarding the application portal, for
administrative questions concerning the position and the Institute, please
first contact the secretary of the executive director.

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Boltzmannstraße 22, 14195
Berlin, Germany