Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Humanities

vor 1 Woche


Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland Universität Konstanz Vollzeit

Welcome to the University of Konstanz, one of Germany's eleven Universities of Excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to our ERC project on the environmental aesthetics of early automobility.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in history of knowledge or science and a demonstrated interest in the environmental humanities. A very good doctoral dissertation is essential for this position.

Responsibilities include contributing expertise to the ERC project, developing an independent research project on environmental knowledge in early twentieth-century North America, co-organizing a conference, publishing research results, and minor administrative duties.

We offer a dynamic research environment, top-tier research infrastructure, and the opportunity to teach seminars in your research area(s). The salary is up to E 13 TV-L, depending on your personal profile.

To be considered, applicants should have 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, and ability to attend in-person events in Konstanz about once a month.

Benefits include an open-minded research environment, top-tier research infrastructure, teaching opportunities, and a competitive salary.



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