The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin,
<br>Max Planck Research Group Historical Epistemology of the Final Theory Program,
<br>headed by Dr. Alexander Blum, is seeking
<br>
<br>One Postdoctoral Fellow, starting date: as early as 01 March 2020,
<br>for one year, with employment contract and the possibility of extension by an
<br>additional year.
<br>
<br>The position is closely related to the research agenda of the group
<br>(http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/historical-epistemology-
<br>final-theory-program). The research group pursues interdisciplinary research
<br>at the intersection of history of science and physics. We are seeking an
<br>outstanding junior scholar with a background in physics, history of physics,
<br>or philosophy of physics.
<br>At the time the position begins, candidates should hold a doctorate in one of
<br>these fields (PhD achieved in 2016 or later).
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<br>The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and
<br>interdisciplinary research institute
<br>(http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/index.html). Postdoctoral fellows are
<br>expected to participate in the research activities of the Institute, and to
<br>present their own work and discuss that of others fluently in English.
<br>Applications may be submitted in German or English.
<br>The position is primarily devoted to research, with no teaching obligations.
<br>Remuneration is based on the TVD-Bund pay scales (E13). Candidates of all
<br>nationalities are invited to apply; applications from women are especially
<br>welcome. The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting handicapped
<br>individuals and encourages them to apply.
<br>
<br>Candidates are requested to submit their applications online using the
<br>following link:
<br>
<br>https://recruitment.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/position/14254093
<br>
<br>Deadline for submission: 19 December 2019 (23:59 CET)
<br>
<br>Note that only electronic submissions will be accepted. We hope for your
<br>understanding that applications sent via email cannot be accepted. Only
<br>successful candidates will be notified.
<br>Your application should contain:
<br>- Cover letter
<br>- Curriculum vitae including list of publications
<br>- research prospectus (850 words maximum, establishing a connection with the
<br>program of the research group)
<br>- sample of writing
<br>- names and contact details of at least two referees.
<br>
<br>For questions concerning the group's research focus, please contact Dr.
<br>Alexander Blum (ablum@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de); for technical questions regarding
<br>the application, for administrative questions concerning the position and the
<br>Institute, please first contact the group's assistant Kseniia Mohelsky
<br>(officeblum@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de).
<br>
<br>Kontakt
<br>
<br>Kseniia Mohelsky
<br>
<br>Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Boltzmannstrae 22, 14195
<br>Berlin, Germany
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<br>officeblum@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de
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