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.

Your profile:

You are currently enrolled as a PhD student at a university for Predoctoral Fellows. By the start of the appointment, you have finished your PhD for Postdoctoral Fellows. You 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 research. Excellent verbal and written knowledge of English. Prior knowledge of Italian and/or German is an advantage. Ability to reside in Rome during appointment. A willingness to play an active role in the research group's events, which include seminars, reading sessions, and conferences. Your application should include:

Description of PhD project and intended research in Rome (max. 1000 words) for Predoctoral Fellows. Description of the research project (max. 1000 words), plus a bibliography for Postdoctoral Fellows. Contact details of two potential referees (no letters). Research timeline for Postdoctoral Fellows. List of publications for Postdoctoral Fellows. 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 Bund), level E 13.

Furthermore, we offer opportunities regarding work-life balance as well as health promotion services.

The Max Planck society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Furthermore, The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

Candidates should submit their application in English by 3 March 2025. Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for a predoctoral or postdoctoral fellowship. Online interviews will be held in the week of 24 March 2025. Please submit all requested documents to the application portal.

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