Postdoctoral (M/F/D) / Predoctoral Fellows (M/F/D) Max Planck Research Group "Visualizing Scien[...] Lazio

Postdoctoral (M/F/D) / Predoctoral Fellows (M/F/D) Max Planck Research Group "Visualizing Scien[...]
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Postdoctoral (M/F/D) /Predoctoral Fellows (M/F/D)

Max Planck Research Group "Visualizing Science in Media Revolutions"The Max Planck Society is Germany's premier research organization.

The 86 Max Planck Institutes conduct research at the highest levels in the service of the general public, in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

For the Max Planck Research Group "Visualizing Science in Media Revolutions", led by Dr. Sietske Fransen, the Bibliotheca Hertziana – Max Planck Institute for Art History in Rome (Italy) seeks to appoint:

1 Postdoctoral (M/F/D) max.

18-months appointment

2 Predoctoral Fellows (M/F/D) max.

12-months appointment each The Max Planck Research Group, based at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome, has been formed to examine how scientific practitioners visualize their ideas, illustrate their working methods, and communicate their observations, with a specific focus on the early modern period.

We are especially interested in the impact that new media have had on processes of visualization and whether or not changes in these processes reflect new ways of thinking.

We welcome applications from candidates from all disciplines.

The working language of the Research Group is English.

The positions are to be taken up from 1 September 2025.

Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a predoctoral or postdoctoral fellowship.

For the Predoctoral Fellows:

The Predoctoral fellow will conduct their own original research project towards finishing their PhD, which fits within the overall framework of the Research Group.

Your profile:

You are currently enrolled as a PhD student at a universityYou have a clear idea of how a fellowship in Rome as part of the MPRG "Visualizing Science in Media Revolutions" at the Bibliotheca Hertziana would benefit your PhD researchExcellent verbal and written knowledge of EnglishPrior knowledge of Italian and/or German is an advantageAbility to reside in Rome during appointmentA willingness to play an active role in the research group's events, which include seminars, reading sessions, and conferencesYour application should include:

Description of PhD project and intended research in Rome (max.

1000 words)Contact details of two potential referees (no letters)For the Post-doctoral Fellow:

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct their own original research project within the overall framework of the Research Group.

They will be expected to work closely with the Research Group Leader and will be responsible for planning and organizing seminars and workshops in collaboration with the group's assistant and is expected to actively participate in the group's and institute's activities.

Your profile:

By the start of the appointment you have finished your PhDYour intended research project has overlap with the MPRG "Visualizing Science in Media Revolutions".

We especially welcome applications from researchers interested in our theme "The Image as Method" but we are open to all proposalsExcellent verbal and written knowledge of EnglishPrior knowledge of Italian and/or German is an advantageAbility to reside in Rome during appointmentYour application should include:

Description of the research project (max.

1000 words), plus a bibliographyList of publicationsResearch timelineContact details of two potential referees (no letters)Our offer:

The appointments for the Predocs are up to 12 months, from 1 September 2025 onwards.

The positions are full-time (39/40 hours per week) and are paid equivalent of 65% of the German Civil Service Collective Agreement (TVöD Bund), level E 13.

The Appointment for the Postdoc is up to 18 months from 1 September 2025 onwards.

The successful candidate is expected to have completed and defended their PhD by the start of the appointment.

The position is paid equivalent of the German Civil Service Collective Agreement (TVöD

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