Fund Type: Fellowship. Residential: Yes. Eligibility: Post-doctoral; Candidates should hold a first-rate PhD degree in one of the GCSC’s academic subjects* and have substantial research experience as well as a proven publishing record beyond the dissertation within the field of cultural theory and the study of culture. Excellent didactic skills and a distinguished record of teaching experience at university level are expected. The candidate’s postdoctoral research must contribute to the interdisciplinary research profile* of the GCSC with a focus on cultural theory. The successful candidate will demonstrate academic excellence in both research and teaching and will be fluent in English and German. International experience and experience in graduate education and in third-party funding are advantageous. .
Award:
Deadline: 4/15/2008
Details: The research fellow will be expected to
• contribute to the development of the GCSC’s curriculum, especially in the field of cultural theory and to teaching at PhD-level
• enhance and expand the GCSC’s research profile through his or her own research within the field of cultural theory and the study of culture
• contribute to the collaboration between departments and research centres at Justus Liebig University and PhD students
• organise (international) conferences as part of the GCSC’s academic programme
• further develop the existing bi- and multilateral research cooperation with international partner institutes of the GCSC and support joint research projects
• enhance and develop the collaboration between the GCSC and non-academic institutions
Keywords: cultural studies, cultural theory
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