The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
Deadline: 28th Feb 2020
Lise Meitner Research Group “China in the Global System of Science” (led by Dr. Anna Lisa Ahlers), seeks 1 Postdoctoral Fellow. Earliest starting date: 01 May 2020, with employment contract for three years with the option of extension, working in a research area in close conjunction with the agenda of the research group (https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/departments/lise-meitnerresearch-group). Remuneration is based on the TVöD-Bund pay scales (E13/E14, 100%).
Outstanding junior scholars holding a PhD, or equivalent, in sinology/Chinese studies, sociology, political science, history of science, anthropology, STS, scientometrics, or other relevant fields are invited to apply. Degree should be in hand by commencement of employment. Fieldwork experience and Chinese language proficiency are required qualifications.
As part of their application, candidates should submit a research prospectus in which they outline their planned contribution to one or more of the following core areas of the research group:
A. Chinese perspectives on the status of science in society, esp. the autonomy of science vs. its political steering; political regime and non-political social structures as environmental factors for science
B. Structures, actors, dimensions, and norms of China’s contemporary science policy
C. Steering vs. agency of scientific communities, networks and individuals in China and in international collaboration
D. Interactions of scientific standards and practices with societal values and ethical principles in China and beyond Candidates of all nationalities are invited to apply; applications from women are especially welcome. The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting people with disabilities and encourages them to apply.
The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and interdisciplinary research institute (https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en). 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 English or German.
Candidates are requested to submit their applications online using the following link:
https://recruitment.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/position/15269890
Deadline for submission: February 28, 2020 (23:59 CET)
Please note that only complete electronic submissions uploaded to this link will be accepted.
Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Your application should contain (as separate PDF files):
• Cover letter (in which candidate indicates interest in the research group)
• Curriculum vitae, including list of publications
• Research prospectus (maximum 1.000 words, including a brief publication plan)
• Writing sample
• Names and contact details of two referees (to fill in separately in the job portal).
Only successful candidates will be notified.
For questions concerning the research project, please contact Dr. Anna Lisa Ahlers
(alahlers@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de).
Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Boltzmannstraße 22, 14195 Berlin,
Germany
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