Calls

Research Coordinator (f/m/d) | KFG 

Deadline: 21.07.2024
Contact: Prof. Dr. Susanne Rau

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences “Religion and Urbanity” (FOR 2779), located at the Max-Weber-Kolleg of the University of Erfurt, has the following vacancy for 40 hours per week as of 01.10.2024:

Research Coordinator (f/m/d)
Pay grade 13 TV-L (100 %)

Responsibilities

• Scientific coordination of the research group
• Scientific services within the framework of the research project
• Support in (English-language) publication projects, in particular participation in the publication of the online journal and database “Religion and Urbanity Online” (open access, de Gruyter)
• Scientific communication
• Supporting the members of the KFG in research data management
• Own scientific activities (publishing, conference attendance) are possible

What we expect

• Completed academic studies at MA level, preferably in history, religious studies or another project-relevant subject
  (see project website: www.uni-erfurt.de/go/urbrel)
• Ability to work in a conceptual and structured manner
• Experience in scientific publishing
• Organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English
• Communication and teamwork skills

Research Associate (f/m/d) | KFG

Deadline: 21.07.2024
Contact: Prof. Dr. Susanne Rau| Prof. Dr. Jörg Rüpke 

The Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences “Religion and Urbanity” (FOR 2779) investigates the reciprocal formation of urban and religious life, actors, institutions and imaginaries in its historical depth for cities in Europe, the Mediterranean and South Asia, from the first millenium BCE onwards. This Centre (in German: a Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe), based at the Max Weber Centre for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies of the University of Erfurt, currently invites applications for the following position with 40 hours per week. The position is starting on 1 October, 2024 or at the earliest possible date.

Research Associate (f/m/d)
Pay category E 13 TV-L (100 %)

Area of Responsibility

• pursuing an own research project within the “Religion and Urbanity” research framework
• active participation in the interdisciplinary research programme, in conferences and publications
• administrative duties related to the project 

In addition to your own research, you will collaborate closely with the other members of the “Religion and Urbanity” core group and international research fellows.

What we expect

• excellent academic degree (Master or equivalent) in History or History of Religion and outstanding PhD dissertation
• submit a project proposal situated within the “Religion and Urbanity” framework, ideally also relating to one of the following processes: “group formation and segmentation”, “mercantilisation” or “boundary drawing”
  (cf. https://urbrel.hypotheses.org/focus-groups).
• organizational skills and intercultural competencies
• excellent knowledge of the languages relevant to the proposed project
• conversation management skills and experience in science communication
• language skills: fluency in English, basic command of German and, if necessary, willingness to improve during contract

Fellowships for junior professors for the academic year 2024/25

Deadline: Applications are possible at any time!
Kontakt: apl. Prof. Dr. Bettina Hollstein

The Max-Weber-Kolleg for Advanced Cultural and Social Studies at the University of Erfurt invites applications for fellowships for junior professors for the academic year 2024/25. The fellowships are awarded by way of association to junior professors at the University of Erfurt, usually for 12 months. They usually begin on October 1 or April 1 of each year.

Distinguished Fellowships (f/m/d) for the academic year 2025/26

Deadline: 31.08.2024 
Contact: apl. Prof. Dr. Bettina Hollstein

You can find all information on the call for applications here.

Fellowships can be awarded for 3 to 10 months; they start normally on first of October 2025 or first of April 2026 until end of July 2026. The financial agreement aims to enable the invited Fellows to stay at the Max-Weber-Kolleg based on the principle of “no gain, no loss”. The fellowship program manager will work with successful candidates to determine the exact terms of their appointment.

Area of Responsibility 

• excellent interdisciplinary research within the framework of our Weberian research programme "Comparative Cultural Analysis of Weltbeziehungen" (see website) from the following or related disciplines: sociology, religious studies, history, economics, law, philosophy and theology
• interdisciplinary cooperation with scholars from different regions and cultures as well as generations

What we expect

• PhD and if possible Habilitation or equivalent
• excellent research record
• experience and interest in interdisciplinary research
• scientific curiosity and willingness to exchange ideas