Postdoctoral Position in History of Knowledge / History of Science
(Full-time, E 13 TV-L)
Reference No. 2024/176. The position is available for 24 months starting in late 2024 or early 2025 (flexible start date). In principle, this position can be divided into two part-time positions.
The University of Konstanz is one of eleven Universities of Excellence in Germany. Since 2007 it has been successful in the German Excellence Initiative and its follow-up programme, the Excellence Strategy.
The position is assigned to the Chair of American Studies (Prof. Dr. Timo Müller) in the Department of Literature, Art and Media Studies, and is affiliated with the Chair of the History of Knowledge (Prof. Dr. Anne Kwaschik) in the History Department.
Your Responsibilities
- Contribution of expertise on methods of history of knowledge/science to the ERC project “Off the Road: The Environmental Aesthetics of Early Automobility” (offtheroad.org)
- Development of independent research project on environmental knowledge in early twentieth-century North America (e.g., emergence of ecology, automobile field work)
- Co-organization of a conference on environmental knowledge
- Publication of research results
- Minor administrative duties
Your Competencies
- A very good doctoral dissertation with a focus on history of knowledge or history of science
- Interest in the environmental humanities and North American history
- Ability to attend in-person events in Konstanz about once a month
We Offer
- An open-minded, vibrant research environment
- Top-tier research infrastructure
- The option of teaching seminars in your research area(s)
- A salary according to the collective bargaining provisions of the TV-L (up to pay group E 13 TV-L, depending on your personal profile)
If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Timo Müller via e-mail at timo.mueller@uni-konstanz.de.
We look forward to receiving your application with your academic curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, copy of doctoral thesis and lists of courses taught and publications (if applicable) by October 25, 2024 via our Online Application Portal.
The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).