Two Postdoc Positions in African Studies
Two Postdoc Positions in African Studies
The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS), funded by the German Research Foundation within the Excellence Initiative, offers two post-doctoral fellowship positions for the period of two years starting 1 November 2015. The positions are designed to provide intensive training and mentoring for research leadership and faculty service. The salary for the fellowships is E13 TV-L (100 %).
JOB PROFILE AND EXPECTATIONS
The fellows will be expected to accomplish the following:
Develop an innovative, independent and interdisciplinary research project in the field of African Studies and submit a full proposal for research funding within the two years. One position is offered for a research project on "Knowledge and Africa". The other position is offered for a project in the area of higher education research on/in Africa.
Lead a workgroup with doctoral students of BIGSAS, organize BIGSAS colloquia and senior scholar meetings and offer one course per term.
Provide administrative assistance within BIGSAS, including the application procedure.
Conform to standards of responsible conduct in research and comply with all applicable university and departmental policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS
The post-doctoral appointee will hold a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e. g. ScD, MD, PsyD). Candidates with non-German degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency. Linguistic skills/competences: fluent English; advanced oral skills in German are welcome.
DEADLINE: April 30, 2015. Interviews are scheduled for end of July.
APPLICATION Please submit the usual application documents such as full CV, certificates and an outline of the envisaged research project.
In case of equal suitability and qualification, physically challenged applicants will be given preference. The University of Bayreuth is an equal opportunity employer and as such particularly welcomes applications from women.
The University of Bayreuth and BIGSAS provide a family-friendly environment.
Contact:
Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies - BIGSAS
Prof. Dr. Dymitr Ibriszimow, Dean
Prof. Dr. Martin Doevenspeck, Vice Dean
Prof. Dr. Martina Drescher, Vice Dean
University of Bayreuth, D-95440 Bayreuth
Phone: +49 921-55 5101, Fax: +49 921-55 5102
e-mail: bigsas@uni-bayreuth.de