Position as Junior Research Group Leader in Social & Cultural Anthropology at the University of Tbingen

The University of Tbingen is one of Germanys top-level research universities, with a broad spectrum of subjects based on long tradition. With its ambitious institutional strategy the University has been successful in the governments Excellence Initiative. In order to support young researchers in achieving independence at an early stage of their scientific careers, the university offers

One position for a Junior Research Group Leader in Social & Cultural Anthropology
for a young scientist with a highly promising track record. Candidates with an excellent doctorate and postdoctoral experience of two to four years will be enabled to lead a cutting-edge project in close collaboration with the newly established Collaborative Research Center (SFB) 1070 on ResourceCultures. The candidate is expected to contribute to the further development of theoretical concepts linking the disciplines involved in the SFB. The university is particularly interested in research which explores new avenues in the cooperation between anthropology and archaeology/historical sciences. The project should involve one PhD student from archaeology/historical sciences who will be supervised and guided by the JRG leader. The University of Tbingen actively seeks to foster career opportunities for female researchers and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply.

Submission deadline is 15.08.2013.

Framework The position is limited to a period of three years. The project can start on 1st of October 2013. If the JRG succeeds in obtaining third party funding, an extension is possible. Substantial funding for personnel (PhD student) and running costs will be available. The JRG leader is expected to contribute to interdisciplinary teaching and research oriented training within the University of Tbingen. Salaries are in accordance with the German public service salary scale (E 14 TV-L, 100%). Residency in Tbingen is expected. According to German law, disabled persons with equal occupational aptitude will be given preferred consideration. Application Applicants should submit: a proposal for a research project of the Junior Group with special emphasis on the theoretical framework and aims of the SFB (not to exceed 3 pages), teaching concept, curriculum vitae, pdf files of 2 key publications as well as two letters of recommendation and the names and addresses of at least three referees. All documents should be submitted electronically to Prof. Dr. Martin Bartelheim martin.bartelheim@uni-tuebingen.de. For further information on the SFB 1070 you may contact Prof. Dr. Martin Bartelheim or see the SFB 1070 homepage (to be online soon)