1. Post-doctoral Research Position in History of European Astroculture
2. PhD Position in History of European Astroculture

Application deadline: 22 March 2010
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1. Post-doctoral Research Position in History of European Astroculture

The DFG-funded Emmy Noether junior research group "The Future in the
Stars: European Astroculture and Extraterrestrial Life in the 20th
Century" invites applications for a three-year post-doctoral research
position. Salary according to BAT IIa.

Candidates should hold a doctorate in History or Cultural Studies with a
specialization in History of Science, History of Technology, Cultural
History or Art History by the time the appointment begins. Applicants
should be fluent in English. The ability to work in German would be an
asset. Applicants without any knowledge of German are expected, if
appointed, to acquire within one year a sufficient level of proficiency.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct academic research in
a field related to the research interest of the group, and to produce a
study of wider scope. Furthermore, she/he will be actively engaged in all
activities relevant to the research group including the organization and
realization of workshops and conferences as well as the participation in
its operation and activities. There will be opportunities to teach in the
area of his/her specialization. Applicants are asked to outline their
intended post-doctoral research project related to the History of European
Astroculture in the twentieth century that they wish to realize as members
of this junior research group at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut of the
Freie Universität Berlin.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of
publications and previous teaching experience, copies of all relevant
academic certificates and transcripts, a research proposal of no more than
3000 words, and names and contact information for two academic references.
Applications (marked 03-FMI-2010-Geppert) should be addressed to: Dr.
Alexander C.T. Geppert, Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, Freie Universität
Berlin, Koserstrasse 20, D-14195 Berlin, Germany.

Application deadline is 22 March 2010. Electronic submissions will not be
considered. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If
equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be preferred.
Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. Since application
files will not be returned to applicants, original documents must not be
included. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Alexander
Geppert, head of the junior research group, at
alexander.geppertfu-berlin.de. Prospective applicants are invited to
consult www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/astrofuturism for further information.

2. PhD Position in History of European Astroculture

The DFG-funded Emmy Noether junior research group "The Future in the
Stars: European Astroculture and Extraterrestrial Life in the 20th
Century" invites applications for a two-year PhD position. Salary
according to BAT IIa/2.

Candidates should have completed their post-graduate studies in History or
Cultural Studies with a specialization in History of Science, History of
Technology, Cultural History or Art History by the time the appointment
begins. Applicants should be fluent in English. The ability to work in
German would be an asset. Applicants without any knowledge of German are
expected, if appointed, to acquire within one year a sufficient level of
proficiency.

The successful candidate will be expected to conceptualize and compose a
dissertation that is related to the research field of the group.
Furthermore, she/he will be actively engaged in all activities relevant to
the research group including the organization and realization of workshops
and conferences as well as the participation in its operation and
activities. Applicants are asked to outline a proposed dissertation
project related to the History of European Astroculture in the twentieth
century that they wish to realize as members of this junior research group
at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut of the Freie Universität Berlin.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a recent curriculum vitae, a list
of publications (if any), copies of all relevant academic certificates and
transcripts, a research proposal of no more than 3000 words, and names and
contact information for two academic references. Applications (marked
02-FMI-2010-Geppert) should be addressed to Dr. Alexander C.T. Geppert,
Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, Freie Universität Berlin, Koserstrasse 20,
D-14195 Berlin, Germany.

Application deadline is 22 March 2010. Electronic submissions will not be
considered. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. If
equally qualified, persons with severe disabilities will be preferred.
Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed. Since application
files will not be returned to applicants, original documents must not be
included. Queries about the position should be directed to Dr. Alexander
Geppert, head of the junior research group, at
alexander.geppertfu-berlin.de. Prospective applicants are invited to
consult www.geschkult.fu-berlin.de/astrofuturism for further information.