Zusammenfassung
- Was Stellenangebot — Postdoctoral researcher
- Wann to (Europe/Berlin / UTC100)
- Wo Erlangen-Nürnberg — Deutschland
- Vergütung E14
- URL https://www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/postdoctoral-researcher-m-w-d-tvl-e14-100-4-years-u99655455/
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Beschreibung
For the DFG-funded Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences 'Alternative Rationalities and Esoteric Practices from a Global Perspective' at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology invites applications for a
Postdoctoral researcher (m/w/d, TVL-E14, 100%, 4 years).
Poject description
The German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) has approved the foundation of a Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences (Kollegforschungsgruppe) on the topic 'Alternative Rationalities and Esoteric Practices from a Global Perspective' at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), which is planned to be established in March 2022.
The main goal of the Centre is to compare the interpretation, rationalisation and legitimisation strategies of esoteric practices from a global perspective, and to carve out why they are successful in different cultural and regional contexts.
A mid-term goal is the development of a cultural theory of esoteric practices, which seeks to explain their resilience, their typological similarities across a large number of cases, and their different, culture-bound evaluations.
The research group adopts a heuristic working definition of 'esoteric practices', which includes a variety of aspects such as contingency management, specialisation, opaque efficacy as well as social dynamics of inclusion and exclusion.
DFG-funded Centres for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences are interdisciplinary research groups with an excellent international reputation.
They have a funding period of four years, with the possibility of prolongation for a second funding period, and combine an international fellowship programme with local high-profile research, whereby a large number of leading experts have the possibility to convene and explore an innovative research topic over a long period of time.
Position details
The position is dedicated to individual research in line with the topic and research agenda of the Centre.
The position further focuses on the scientific coordination of the research group, in cooperation with the directors and further coordinators.
Excellent communication, team and organisational skills are required, as well as empathy, flexibility and resilience.
The working language of the Centre is English, therefore excellent spoken and written English is required.
Good knowledge of German and further languages is desirable.
Furthermore, regular presence at the Centre is required.
Qualification
- Applicants should have a degree and a PhD in Cultural and Social Anthropology, African Studies, Religious Studies, Theology, Sociology of Religion, or in a related interdisciplinary field
- Fieldwork experience* with a focus on *esoteric practices in African contexts (e.g. witchcraft, possession, Voodoo/Houdon, spiritism, divination, oracles)
- Relevant publications with a focus on African religions and recent (folk-) religious developments in African contexts.
We offer
- Participation in an interdisciplinary, innovative und prestigious DFG-funded joint research project
- Access to extensive international networks of high-profile researchers in the social sciences and humanities
- An open-minded, cooperative team
- Flexible working hours and family-friendly working time schemes
- Access to advanced education and training
- Corporate pension schemes (Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Laender: VBL)
Application
Applications should include:
- a cover letter describing the applicant's career path and interests;
- CV including list of publications;
- a short outline of planned research projects and how they relate to the research topic and agenda of the Centre (max. 500 words);
- the names and contact details of two potential referees.
Applications must be sent to
Prof. Dr. Michael Lackner (director):
michael.lackner[at]fau.de
Deadline: 15.01.2022
German version of this job offer: https://www.jobs.fau.de/jobs/wissenschaftlichen-mitarbeiterin-mitarbeiters-postdoc-m-w-d-tvl-e14-100-4-jahre-u98655455/
