The Research Center "Humanities, Modernity, Globalization" at Jacobs
University in Bremen, Germany invites applications for

Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities

The position allows for independent research, but the successful
applicant will be expected to contribute to the center's research
agenda; be involved in ongoing research initiatives; assist in project
management, fund raising, and third-party funding applications. In
addition, s/he will teach one course per semester, either a seminar
related to topics of his/her expertise and/or an introductory course.

The research center is particularly interested in applicants whose
scholarship focuses on contemporary issues, intercultural concepts, and
global perspectives in fields such as art history, literature, cultural
history, religious studies, media studies, anthropology, and philosophy.
For further information regarding the research center, visit our
website: http://www.jacobs-university.de/hmg

Successful applicants will hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a
humanities discipline. S/he will be responsible, self-motivated, and
enjoy working in an international academic environment. In addition to
excellent writing and presentation skills, organization and management
skills are essential. Proven experience with project management and/or
the acquisition of third party funds will be considered a definite plus.
Fluency in English is a must, knowledge of other languages in as much as
it is required by the candidate´s research interests. Candidates who do
not speak German are encouraged to take part in the German courses
offered by Jacobs University. Experience with ehumanities is especially
welcome.

Jacobs University is a private, international, English-language
University in Northern Germany. It is an equal opportunity employer and
is certified "Family Friendly" by the Hertie Foundation. For further
information see www.jacobs-university.de

The appointment will commence on September 1, 2013, subject to budgetary
approval.

The deadline for applications is May 31, 2013.

Please sent your application as one PDF document to
hmgjacobs-university.de and include the following items:
- Letter of application
- Curriculum Vitae with list of publications
- Names and contact information of three references
- A short description of three courses the candidate could teach, with
indication of whether the course would be taught at an introductory or
advanced level

In addition to the PDF application, we ask you to provide us with
electronic copies of two published articles or book chapters


All correspondence should be addressed to:

Prof. Dr. Isabel Wünsche
Research Center "Humanities, Modernity, Globalization"
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Jacobs University gGmbH
Campus Ring 1, Research IV
28759 Bremen
Germany