Doctoral Candidate (EXPIRED)
IZWT, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
Job category | Graduate fellowship / Fixed term |
AOS | Open |
AOC | Open |
Workload | Full time |
Vacancies | 6 |
Organization's reference number | 21307 |
Location | Wuppertal, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
Start date | April 1st, 2022 |
Job description |
The Research Training Group (Graduiertenkolleg, GRK) 2696 "Transformations of science and technology since 1800: topics, processes, institutions" (funded by the German Research Foundation) is seeking six doctoral candidates, who will be starting their employment with a postgraduate scholarship (six months) which is followed by three years as research assistant (f/m/d) at 65% of standard working hours (paygrade: E 13 TV-L) from April 1st, 2022 for a time of three and a half years maximum. Professional and personal requirements for employment: - university degree (Master or equivalent) - outline of (max. three pages) a possible doctoral project to be conducted in the context of the GRK (in English or German) - good command of English Tasks: - improving your academic skills during the scholarship and throughout the following doctorates program - completing a doctoral thesis in one of the participating disciplines on a topic which reflects the aims of the GRK - willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research - attending the study program as well as events of the GRK - obtaining your doctorate at the University of Wuppertal - workplace is Wuppertal The positions advertised serve to promote a doctoral program and qualify their holders respectively and in accordance with the law (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetzes (WissZeitVG)). They are temporary for the duration of the dissertation and will initially be filled on the basis of a scholarship for a period of six months (approx. 1,200 to 1,500€ per month), followed by three years as a research assistant (65% E13 TV-L). |
How to apply | |
Application type | Online |
Instructions |
Applications must be submitted via the online portal of the University of Wuppertal: https://stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de. Applications must include the following documents:
1. cover letter explaining your motivation
2. application form (https://www.izwt.uni-wuppertal.de/fileadmin/izwt/Graduiertenkolleg/Jobs/Application_form_GRK_IZWT.pdf)
3. Abitur certificate, certificate of university entrance exam
4. bachelor certificate including diploma supplement
5. master certificate, including diploma supplement. If the certificate has not been issued yet, the applicant may submit a certification attesting 90 ECTSs or a preliminary examination certificate.
6. outline of (max. three pages) a possible doctorate project to be conducted in the context of the GRK (in English or German).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please address your cover letter to the spokesperson of the GRK 2696, Prof. Dr. Volker Remmert.
Applications from all genders are welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favor of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.
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Web address to apply | https://stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de/ |
Hard deadline | January 15, 2022, 11:59pm CET |
Contact | |
Web address for more information | https://www.izwt.uni-wuppertal.de/de/home/graduier... |
Contact name | Prof. Dr. Volker Remmert |
Contact email | |
Contact phone | 0202/439-2897 |
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Time created | December 7, 2021, 10:29pm UTC |
Scheduled expiry date | January 15, 2022, 11:59pm CET |
Expired on | January 17, 2022, 12:46am CET |
Last updated | September 1, 2022, 3:00pm UTC |
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