{"id":5126,"date":"2013-01-03T00:55:20","date_gmt":"2013-01-03T00:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=5126"},"modified":"2013-01-15T16:52:44","modified_gmt":"2013-01-15T16:52:44","slug":"1-postdoctoral-position-in-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africa-and-science.com\/?p=5126","title":{"rendered":"1 postdoctoral position in Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wpstemplatetitel\">\n<div id=\"top_heading\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/gcsc.uni-giessen.de\/wps\/pgn_pics\/intranet\/pics_60\/4\/l\/BMFB_ENG.gif\" alt=\"Federal Ministry of Education and Research\" width=\"127\" height=\"71\" \/>Giessen University&rsquo;s\u00a0<strong style=\"font-size: 13px;\">International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC)<\/strong>, funded by the German federal government\u2019s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. Based on a 10-year experience in supporting excellent young researchers at the beginning of their career, the GCSC plans to systematically expand its research and qualification programme for researchers with a PhD in cultural studies or related areas on their way to a junior professorship or comparable positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wpstemplatecontent\">\n<div id=\"statischerContent\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The GCSC invites applications for\u00a0<strong>1 post for postdoctoral researchers<\/strong>\u00a0as<\/p>\n<div><strong>Research Team Member<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>The position is available from October 1st 2013. Appointees fulfilling the requirements outlined in the Hessian Collective Labour Agreement will be remunerated according to pay grade 13 TV-H (full-time; 100%). It is tenable for two years and can be renewed for up to three years.<\/p>\n<p>Appointees are expected to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>research a postdoctoral project that contributes to the GCSC\u2019s research profile and that can be mentored at Justus Liebig University<\/li>\n<li>actively participate in at least two of the GCSC\u2019s research areas*. Strong commitment to one research area by initiating, coordinating and documenting collaborative research projects, such as conferences or publications is expected<\/li>\n<li>become active in the mentoring and qualification programme for PhD candidates<\/li>\n<li>coordinate and enhance collaborations with national partner institutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The GCSC offers postdocs a research-intensive environment and many opportunities to shape research at the centre through individual and collaborative research projects. Moreover, we aim to develop a tailor-made qualification programme for postdocs on their way to junior professorships or comparable positions. We invite appointees to become actively involved in designing the programme in accordance with their specific needs. The GCSC Teaching Centre offers systematic qualification in HE teaching; opportunities to teach at the BA level are available.<\/p>\n<h3>Your profile<\/h3>\n<p>Candidates must have completed an undergraduate university degree with honors; received an outstanding doctoral degree in the humanities, social sciences or cultural studies; and developed an excellent research project (expos\u00e9) related to the study of culture that correlates with the GCSC\u2019s research profile. Applications from scholars within the social sciences are especially sought for this application period. An international research perspective, i.e. international academic experience, is an advantage. The GCSC\u2019s working languages are German and English. Applicants must have a firm command of one of these languages and are expected to learn the second language by reaching the B1 level within the first 6 months of the research period.<\/p>\n<p>Justus Liebig University Giessen strives to achieve a gender balance in research. For this reason, qualified female researchers are encouraged to apply. Justus Liebig University Giessen is a family-friendly university. Candidates with children are invited to apply. Eligible disabled candidates will be favoured.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Applications close\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">March 1st 2013.<\/span> All applications (including an application form and further documents as stated on the GCSC-website) have to be submitted online. Please find all information on the two-tier application procedure on our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/gcsc.uni-giessen.de\/wps\/pgn\/home\/GCSC_eng\/postdoctoral_position\/\">http:\/\/gcsc.uni-giessen.de\/wps\/pgn\/home\/GCSC_eng\/postdoctoral_position\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions concerning your application, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de\">gcsc-application@uni-giessen.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Giessen University&rsquo;s\u00a0International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), funded by the German federal government\u2019s Excellence Initiative, offers a three-year structured PhD-programme in the study of culture. 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