The University of Konstanz is offering five 2 –year postdoctoral fellowships. The University is one of Germany’s Universities of Excellence. The target group consists of excellent researchers at the early postdoctoral level, with leadership abilities and a capacity for teamwork.
Responsibilities:
- develop and implement your research project
- build up your own research group
- you are expected to participate actively in the regular weekly meetings and to contribute to the Zukunftskolleg in creating a team of exciting interdisciplinary postdoctoral researchers
- have your place of residence in Konstanz and the surroundings
Starting date: March 1st, 2020
Requirements:
- applicant should be in possession of a doctoral degree granted between October 16, 2017 and December 31, 2019. Earlier graduation dates can be accepted in case of maternity/paternity leave, or working contracts outside academia
- Candidates must not hold a permanent professorship, or have a habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi).
- Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible
- Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
- Applicants should contact potential mentors (Local Hosts) among the researchers at the University of Konstanz in order to ensure appropriate affiliation. Support from a department strengthens the application
- International experience in teaching or research, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics are desirable
Applications:
Application must be submitted (in English) via the Online Application Platform including reference number 2019/155 including supporting materials:
- Letter of motivation
- Research proposal
- CV
- Writing sample
- 02 letters of reference
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Organization | University of Konstanz |
Country | Germany |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Subject areas | Natural Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | 15 October 2019 |
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