11 PhD Positions in the Research Training Group ‘Value and Equivalence’ (Germany)

30 octobre 2012 admin Scholarship / Bourses

The research training group 1576 ´Value and equivalence. The genesis and transformation of values from an archaeological and anthropological perspective´, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), offers

• 1 scholarship Archaeology and Cultural History of the Near East,
• 1 scholarship Cuneiform Studies, 2 scholarships Classical Archaeology,
• 1 scholarship Archaeology and History of the Roman Provinces,
• 1 scholarship Archaeology of Coinage, Money and the Economy of the Ancient World,
• 2 scholarships Prehistory (Europe and Afrika,
• 3 scholarships Social/Cultural Anthropology (Afrika, North Amerika and South East Asia)

The research training group, which is based at the Goethe University Frankfurt and the TU Darmstadt, focuses on concepts of value and equivalence in relation to material culture in a broad geographical and chronological framework. Further information regarding the proposed PhD topics and the concept of the study programme of the research training group are available under www.value-and-equivalence.de
The successful appointee will receive a monthly stipend of Euro 1200, plus Euro 103 per month for research expenses. An additional child allowance is available. Travel expenses for conference and research trips will be covered by the research training group.
The language of the research training group is German. However, due to the internationality of the group, guest lectures and research projects take place in German and English, and applications in English are welcome. If the candidate is without any German language skills, they will be expected to acquire a B2 competency during the scholarship. Residence in or near Frankfurt is a requirement of the position.The research training group and the universities involved have an equal opportunity policy and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply for the position. According to German law, under equal conditions disabled persons will be given preference. The Goethe-Universität was entitled to the audit familiengerechte hochschule in 2005. The Goethe-Universität strives to create a family friendly work environment.

The programme  starts on01.04.2013 for a duration of  18 months

Working Language
English, German

Language of the Doctoral Thesis
English, German

Requirements for Applicant

Subject Requirements (Qualification)
A completed university degree in accordance with the admission requirements for a doctorate programme at the Goethe University (or TU Darmstadt).

Compulsory Attachments

• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of university degree
• High school diploma
• Letter of motivation
• Exposé of doctoral project
• 2 letters of reference of professors

University / Organisation
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
60325 Frankfurt am Main

Faculty / Institute
Research Training Group ´Value and Equivalence´
Frankfurt am Main
http://www.value-and-equivalence.de/

Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis
Herr Prof. Dr. Hans-Markus von Kaenel
www.value-and-equivalence.de/de/mitglieder/

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