Call Postdoc – Sinology
The research training group 1576/2 ‘Value and equivalence. The genesis and transformation of values from an archaeological and anthropological perspective’, funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), offers a postdoctoral position (2 years, E13 TV-G-U, 100%) starting 1st of April
Collectors, artists and craftsmanship in Late Imperial China: Objects and their values.
Applicants have completed their PhD with outstanding results in Sinology and should have good skills in Modern and Classical Chinese. Research experience in the field of the Late Imperial China (Song to Qing) will be expected.
The research training group at the Goethe University Frankfurt and the TU Darmstadt focuses on concepts of value and equivalence in relation to material culture in a broad geographical and chronological framework. Further information is available at www.value-and-equivalence.de. The successful applicant will be expected to actively contribute to the activities of the programme and its development, and to support doctoral students in their professional and personal development. The main language of the research training group is German. However, due to the internationality of the group, some guest lectures and research projects are in English, and applications in English are welcome. The acquisition of a B2 competency in German will be expected after taking up the position. Residence in or near Frankfurt is a requirement of the position. The research training group and the universities involved have an equal opportunity policy and therefore explicitly encourage women to apply for the position. According to German law, under equal conditions disabled persons will be given preference. The Goethe University was entitled to the audit familiengerechte hochschule in 2005 and strives to create a family friendly working environment.
Prerequisitions and required documents
Doctoral degreeIn support of the applications following documents should be submitted
Curriculum Vitae
Attested copies of degrees obtained and (where applicable) testimonies of language skills
List of publications (where applicable)
Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
Two letters of recommendation by university professors or contact details of two referees
Summary (max. 5 pages) of PhD thesis, including a description of the methodology employed
Outline (max. 5 pages) of the planned postdoctoral project or the theme of the research training groupContact
Please direct any questions regarding the research area and topic to Prof. Dr. Iwo Amelung.Research training group ‘Value and Equivalence’
Goethe University
Grüneburgplatz 1, Fach 50
60629 Frankfurt am Main – GermanyPlease submit your electronic application to value(at)em.uni-frankfurt.de
Deadline for submission: 28th of February 2015
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Jacqueline Nivard (9 février 2015). Call Postdoc – Sinology. Carnets du Centre Chine (CNRS/EHESS). Consulté le 13 janvier 2025 à l’adresse https://doi.org/10.58079/mf0q
