Six PhD Positions at the Bielefeld University: Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) is a joint institution of the Department of History and Faculty of Sociology at Bielefeld University (Germany).
Duration: The maximum duration is 3 years starting 1 April 2017.
The department is looking for highly motivated researchers with genuine interest in an academic environment that fosters creativity through interdisciplinary exchange.
Tasks involved:
- Successful candidates are expected to conduct research within the PhD program
- The BGHS promotes research in the fields of sociology, history, political science, social anthropology and didactics of social sciences in the research fields available at the BGHS.
Eligibility Conditions
- Have Master’s degree or equivalent in sociology, political science, history, social anthropology or gender studies, Inter-American Studies (IAS), Philosophy and Sociology of Science (HPSS);
- Applications from other related disciplines are welcome;
- Women and candidates with an international background are encouraged to apply;
- Qualified candidates with severe disabilities or similarly disabled candidates are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship: Two year part-time appointment (65% full-time equivalent, salary scale TV-L E13) with the option of a One year extension upon positive evaluation.
Application Procedure:
Complete applications in English or German should be submitted the official website before the deadline
Required application documents:
- Short profile;
- Covering letter (600 words max.);
- Curriculum Vitae (1,000 words max.);
- Project description;
- University transcripts (Master’s certificate : All your grades, including the grade for your Master’s thesis, must be displayed in this statement.).
Please feel free to contact Dr. Karen Holtmann should you have any questions (application-bghs@uni-bielefeld.de).
Deadline: 30 November 2016
Who can Apply: Applicants should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in sociology, history, political science, social anthropology or gender studies
Scholarship: 2 year part-time appointment (65% full-time equivalent, salary scale TV-L E13)
Quick Overview————— | |
Organization | Bielefeld University |
Fellowship Level | PhD |
Country | Germany. |
Subject areas | History, Sociology or any related discipline. |
Salary | Not mentioned |
Eligibility | Mastsers degree |
Deadline | 30th Nov. 2016 |
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