Research assistant - 0.66 working time - salary grade E13 TV-L Berliner
Hochschulen
Faculty I - Institute of History and Philosophy of Science, Technology, and
Literature / ERC- project HRP-IAEA


DEADLINE: 28 February 2020


The ERC research program HRP-IAEA: Living with Radiation led by Prof. Maria
Rentetzi and hosted by the Technical University in Berlin is presently
looking for a research assistant with excellent qualifications.


Research theme:

The successful applicant is expected to explore IAEA's emerging role in
regulating civilian applications of nuclear energy, and the tensions
inherent in its activities. Relevant questions involve the IAEA's
regulatory practices in competition and/or in collaboration with
other institutions (i.e. the World Health Organization, the International
Labor Office, and the International Commission on Radiological Protection)
and the diplomatic practices that allowed the IAEA to undertake a
significant role in radiation protection.


Link to the full call here https://stellenticket.de/75700/TUB/?lang=en

More info on the project here: https://iaeahistory.weebly.com/ 


Description of the project:
The HRP-IAEA addresses the following key question: how the International
Atomic Energy Agency, a diplomatic and political international
organization, came to dominate scientific institutions with a long
tradition in radiation protection.In order to address this question the ERC
research team is undertaking a series of case studies focusing on the
IAEA's early technical assistance programs and its relations to other
regulatory institutions. Our focus is on the kind of nuclear diplomacy the
IAEA developed throughout the early years of its establishment.


The successful applicant is expected to:
complete a doctoral dissertation in English based on his/her project
research and contribute to publications
perform archival research related to this topic and process archival data
conduct interviews with key actors for his/her project
contribute to administrative issues related to his/her own research
(reporting, etc.)
contribute to the dissemination activities of the project by posting to
social media, the project's website etc.
contribute to the cross-cutting research agenda of the project as a whole
and to the HRP-IAEA's exhibition(s) on the history of radiation protection
participate in international conferences and the project's events


Specific questions regarding the project may be addressed to Prof. Dr.
Maria Rentetzi (maria.rentetzi@tu-berlin.de).

For more info on the overall scope of the project see https://iaeahistory.weebly.com/


Requirements:
successfully completed university degree (Diplom, Master or equivalent) in
international history, political sciences, history of science and medicine,
science and technology studies, or other associated fields and indicate a
strong interest in the Project
prior experience of working in a team and of conducting archival research
is essential
computer skills are desirable
excellent command of written and spoken English
the successful applicant is required to reside in Berlin for the duration
of the project


Please send your application with the reference number preferably by e-mail
to nina.krampitz@tu-berlin.de    


Your application should include in a single pdf file carrying your last
name the following:
a brief cover letter explaining your research interests and your motivation
to apply
a full curriculum vitae,
a research proposal (1500 words) that directly addresses this call.
a writing sample,
and two reference letters


Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.


In case you prefer to send a written application please use the following
address:  Technische Universität Berlin - Der Präsident - Fakultät I,
Institut fu?r Philosophie, Literatur-,Wissenschafts- und Technikgeschichte,
Prof. Dr. Maria Rentetzi, ERC- Projekt HRP-IAEA, Sekr. H 23,Straße des 17.
Juni 135, 10623 Berlin.


To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women
with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified
individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the
diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal
opportunities. Please send copies only. Original documents will not be
returned.