Job advertisement
reference number 59/2024
The Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies (Max-Weber-Kolleg) at the University of Erfurt invites applications in the fields of Classics, Music Didactics, North American and Modern History, Early Christianity, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology and Social Sciences as well as related subjects within the framework of the International Graduate School (IGS) “Resonant Self–World Relations in Ancient and Modern Socio-Religious Practices” directed by Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke and Prof. Dr. Hartmut Rosa (Erfurt) and Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Spickermann and Prof. Dr. Ursula Gärtner (Graz), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Austrian Research Foundation (FWF) for up to
2 post-doc positions for former members of the IGS “Resonant Self-World Relations” (start-up funding) (f/m/d)
Pay category E 13 TV-L (65 %)
Area of Responsibility
- writing a funding application for a research position
- participation in the research programme of the IGS
- academic support of the research programme (conferences, publications, third mission)
What we expect
- excellent degree (Master or equivalent) in one of the above named or related disciplines and an Ph.D. defended within the joint research programme IGS "Resonant Self-World Relations"
- knowledge of English, German and other relevant languages
- willingness to cooperate with colleagues within the interdisciplinary research environment of the Max-Weber-Kolleg, in particular the IGS, and the University of Graz
- willingness to take part in the joint study programme
What we offer
The University of Erfurt promotes the compatibility of career and family/private life and supports flexible working hours. For academic staff, it offers a wide range of further training opportunities as well as coaching and mentoring as part of academic staff development (www.uni-erfurt.de/go/akademische-pke). In addition, there are a number of health and prevention offers as part of the company health management programme.
Comments/Remarks
The positions are tied to third-party funding and to be filled by October 1, 2024 and limited to a period of 6 months.
As an International Research Training Group, the programme’s primary language is English.
The Call for Applications is addressed to applicants who fulfill the requirements of the German Act on Temporary Scientific Contracts (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). The general requirements for employment according to § 91 section 5 Thuringian Higher Education Act (Thüringer Hochschulgesetz) apply.
The University of Erfurt sees itself as an open-minded employer that values diversity. It is committed to diversity and gender equality and welcomes applications that contribute to this goal. The University of Erfurt has successfully passed the "shaping diversity" audit, has been audited as a "family-friendly university" and has received the rating "equality excellent" in the female professor programme III of the federal and state governments. Severely disabled persons and those with equal status are given preference in the case of equal suitability, professional performance, and ability.
Inquiries may be made to Dr. Elisabeth Begemann (e-mail: elisabeth.begemann@uni-erfurt.de).
Application and Deadline
Please send your application with informative documents (CV and an outline of the project you would like to pursue (max. 5 pages) with a stringent discussion of your research questions, the state of research on the topic, the methodological approach and the leading hypotheses as well as a working schedule and projected date of completion) exclusively online by September 13, 2024 via the application management system of the University of Erfurt.
Prospective candidates will be invited to personal interviews conducted in person or via video conferencing.
Reimbursement of Expenses
The University of Erfurt does not refund any costs incurred in the application process.
