Germany: 4 post-doctoral positions-Graduate School Human Development in Landscapes
| We invite applications for: 4 post-doctoral positions |
The initial contracts are for three years, renewable up to a period of five years. The salary will be at the level of TV-L 13 (100%). All position holders can apply for research funds from the Graduate School. The positions are affiliated with the new Johanna-Mestorf-Academy at Kiel University.
Positions commence on 1st February 2013.
Candidates must hold a PhD or an equivalent university degree in a field relevant to the multidisciplinary theme of "Human Development in Landscapes". The post-doctoral fellows will be selected for their scientific excellence, the strength and innovation of their research proposal, and its pertinence to the field of "Human Development in Landscapes".
- Postdoc 1: A postdoctoral position in Cultural Theory (Cluster 1) shall concentrate on identity and the environment of ancient societies, with particular emphasis on theoretical terms and concepts such as nature, environment, and landscape, as well as culture, identification, mobility, and innovation.
- Postdoc 2: The second position shall deal with socio-cultural theory, with particular emphasis on material culture (Cluster 1) as a medium, for example, for social interaction in the past and in the present. This position may also address the interface between archaeology and anthropology.
- Postdoc 3: Development of innovative archaeobotanical proxies (Cluster 2) (e.g. phytoliths), with a particular emphasis on the reconstruction of early economies. This position may also address questions regarding economies at a micro-scale/household-level.
- Postdoc 4: Development of quantitative archaeological proxies (Cluster 2), with particular emphasis on the reconstruction of demographic and land use patterns in ancient environments. This position may also address the interface between archaeological surveys and the reconstruction of settlement patterns.
Kiel University is an equal opportunity employer and aims to increase the number of women in research and teaching. Kiel University has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a family-friendly institution and is committed to further the compatibility of work and family life. The University supports the employment of disabled persons. Persons with disabilities will, with appropriate qualifications and aptitudes, be employed preferentially.
To apply, submit a research outline no longer than 8 pages, a covering letter, a detailed CV, two letters of recommendation, certificates of degrees and copies of up to three selected relevant publications. Applications must be submitted as hardcopy and as a single PDF with the reference of the position (e.g. Postdoc1) before 15th October 2012 to the coordinator of the Graduate School, Professor Johannes Müller:
Address for applicatons as hardcopy and a single PDF (max. 7MB)
Prof. Dr. Johannes Müller
Institute of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
D-24098 Kiel
applications2012@gshdl.uni-kiel.de
Inquiries regarding this call for applications should be addressed to:
PD Dr Mara Weinelt,
Scientific Coordinator, Graduate School "Human Development in Landscapes"
office@gshdl.uni-kiel.de
Application Deadline: 15 October 2012