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                Dear colleagues
<br>
<br>please circulate the following ad. We are looking for excellent and
<br>inspiring applications.
<br>
<br>*Deadline: 30.3.2020*
<br>
<br>The Insti­tute of His­tory and Philo­sophy of Sci­ence, Tech­no­logy,
<br>and
<br>Lit­er­at­ure at Technical University Berlin is hiring a PhD student for
<br>an
<br>ERC funded project on nuclear history. The successful applicant is expected
<br>to explore the kind of regulatory presence international organizations came
<br>to embody in the nuclear field and the diplomatic practices that allowed
<br>organizations such as the IAEA or WHO to undertake a significant role in
<br>radiation protection.
<br>
<br>The ad for the position is available here:
<br>https://stellenticket.de/78175/TUB/?lang=en
<br>
<br>For a full description see also below
<br>
<br>For more information on the project contact Prof. Maria Rentetzi
<br>mrentetz@vt.edu  or   maria.rentetzi@tu-berlin.de
<br>
<br>
<br>The ERC research program *HRP-IAEA: Living with Radiation *led by Prof.
<br>Maria Rentetzi and hosted by the Technical University in Berlin is
<br>presently looking for a research assistant with excellent qualifications.
<br>
<br>*Research theme: *
<br>
<br>The HRP-IAEA ERC project (https://iaeahistory.weebly.com/) addresses the
<br>central role of international organizations on nuclear regulation and
<br>radiation protection. It focuses especially on the International Atomic
<br>Energy Agency and explores its emerging role in regulating civilian
<br>applications of nuclear energy, and the tensions inherent in its
<br>activities. The project's main hypothesis is that scientific knowledge
<br>about radiation protection has been shaped by social, economic, political
<br>and, most of all, diplomatic concerns. This project blurs boundaries
<br>between history of science and diplomatic history and advocates a *diplomatic
<br>turn* in the history of science while diplomacy becomes central in
<br>analyzing post-war science.
<br>
<br>The successful applicant is expected to specifically explore the kind of
<br>regulatory presence international organizations came to embody in the
<br>nuclear field and the diplomatic practices that allowed organizations such
<br>as the IAEA or WHO to undertake a significant role in radiation protection.
<br>
<br>Link to the full call here  https://stellenticket.de/78175/TUB/?lang=en
<br>
<br>
<br>More info on the project here: https://iaeahistory.weebly.com/
<br>
<br>*Description of the project: *
<br>The HRP-IAEA addresses the following key question: how the International
<br>Atomic Energy Agency, a diplomatic and political international
<br>organization, came to dominate scientific institutions with a long
<br>tradition in radiation protection. In order to address this question the
<br>ERC research team is undertaking a series of case studies focusing on the
<br>IAEA's early technical assistance programs and its relations to other
<br>regulatory institutions. Our focus is on the kind of *nuclear diplomacy *the
<br>IAEA developed throughout the early years of its establishment.
<br>
<br>The successful applicant is expected to:
<br>
<br>·      complete a doctoral dissertation in English based on his/her project
<br>research
<br>
<br>·      contribute to publications
<br>
<br>·      perform archival research related to this topic and process archival
<br>data
<br>
<br>·      conduct interviews with key actors for his/her project
<br>
<br>·      contribute to administrative issues related to his/her own research
<br>(reporting, etc.)
<br>
<br>·      contribute to the dissemination activities of the project by posting
<br>on social media, the project's website etc.
<br>
<br>·      contribute to the cross-cutting research agenda of the project as a
<br>whole and to the HRP-IAEA's exhibition(s) on the history of radiation
<br>protection
<br>
<br>·      participate in international conferences and the project's events
<br>
<br>Specific questions regarding the project may be addressed to Prof. Dr.
<br>Maria Rentetzi (maria.rentetzi@tu-berlin.de).
<br>
<br>For more info on the overall scope of the project see
<br>https://iaeahistory.weebly.com/
<br>
<br>*Requirements: *
<br>
<br>·      successfully completed university degree (Diplom, Master or
<br>equivalent) in history of science, history of medicine, international
<br>history, political sciences, science and technology studies, or other
<br>associated fields
<br>
<br>·      indication of a strong interest in the Project
<br>
<br>·      experience in archival research
<br>
<br>·      computer skills are desirable
<br>
<br>·      excellent command of written and spoken English
<br>
<br>·      the successful applicant is required to reside in Berlin for the
<br>duration of the project
<br>
<br>Please send your application with the reference number (I-976/19) preferably
<br>by e-mail to nina.krampitz@tu-berlin.de
<br>
<br>Your application should include in a *single pdf file carrying your last
<br>name* the following:
<br>
<br>·      a brief cover letter explaining your research interests and your
<br>motivation to apply
<br>
<br>·      a full curriculum vitae,
<br>
<br>·      a research proposal (1500 words) that directly addresses this call.
<br>
<br>·      a writing sample
<br>
<br>·      and the names of two referees
<br>
<br>Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.
<br>
<br>In case you prefer to send a written application please use the following
<br>address:  Technische Universität Berlin - Der Präsident - Fakultät I,
<br>Institut für Philosophie, Literatur-,Wissenschafts- und Technikgeschichte,
<br>Prof. Dr. Maria Rentetzi, ERC- Projekt HRP-IAEA, Sekr. H 23,Straße des 17.
<br>Juni 135, 10623 Berlin.
<br>
<br>To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women
<br>with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified
<br>individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the
<br>diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal
<br>opportunities. Please send copies only. Original documents will not be
<br>returned.
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>--
<br>Professor Dr. Maria Rentetzi,
<br>ERC Consolidator Grantee
<br>
<br>Technical University Berlin
<br>
<br>Faculty I - Humanities
<br>Institute of Philosophy, Literary Studies, History of Science and Technology
<br>
<br>Straße des 17. Juni 135
<br>D - 10623 Berlin
<br>
<br>https://www.philosophie.tu-berlin.de/menue/fachgebiete/wissenschaftsgeschicht
<br>e/team/fachgebietsleitung_und_sekretariat/prof_dr_maria_rentetzi/
<br>
<br>skype name: maria.rentetzi
<br>email: mrentetz@vt.edu
<br>
<br>President of the Gender Commission of DHST (2017-2021)
<br>International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science
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