The University of Konstanz is offering five 5-year research fellowships. The preferred start date is April 1st, 2020. In principle, the position can be divided into two half-time positions. The University is offering fellowships for early career researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences. The working language is English.
About the fellowship:
- These Fellowships are available to researchers characterized by a strong and creative mind, an ability to think and communicate beyond their own disciplines, regardless of their nationality.
- The applications are evaluated in a three-stage process by international reviewers. The personal assessment of the finalists will take place at a Workshop on Future Directions, to be held at the University of Konstanz in February 2020.
- The responsibilities includes: develop and implement your research project; build up your own research group; expected to participate actively in the regular weekly meetings and to contribute to the Zukunftskolleg in creating a team of exciting interdisciplinary postdoctoral researchers.
Requirements:
- Applicant must be in possession of a doctoral degree granted between October 16, 2014 and December 31, 2019.
- Earlier graduation dates can be accepted in case of maternity/paternity leave, or working contracts outside academia
- Applicant should not hold a permanent professorship, or have a habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi)
- Applicants must have applied for a research group grant of at least 50,000 € or an equivalent amount of funding. This external grant should be used for their research while at the Zukunftskolleg, and should be obtained in a competitive process.
- Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
- Applicants should contact potential Local Academic Partners among the researchers at the University of Konstanz in order to ensure appropriate affiliation.
- 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 (2019/154) with all supporting materials (letter of motivation, research proposal, curriculum vitae, writing sample and two 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 |