doctoral researcher (EXPIRED)

The Goethe University Frankfurt is inviting applications for

 8 Doctoral Researcher positions (m/f/d)

(E 13 TV-G-U, 75% part-time)

in the German Research Foundation (DFG) Research Training Group “Fixing Futures” starting on 1 May 2025 for a fixed term of five years, located in Frankfurt am Main.

Building on recent scholarship in science and technology studies (STS), the Research Training Group "Fixing Futures" investigates how contemporary societies accommodate future developments and events. It explores “technologies of anticipation” focusing on economic practices, modes of government, and processes of life as the main research areas. The Research Training Group combines the disciplinary perspectives of cultural anthropology, human geography, sociology, and related social sciences. English is the language of instruction. Here you will find more information on our research programme – please read this document carefully before applying (www.fixingfutures.eu).

 Goethe University is committed to gender equality and diversity and therefore particularly encourages women and members of marginalised groups to apply. The Research Training Group offers a variety of support for reconciling work and family. Applicants with disabilities will be prioritised in case of equal qualification.

 The selection interviews are scheduled for 14. and 15. January 2025 in Frankfurt am Main. Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.

 The information for applicants and the corresponding application form are available for download on the Fixing Futures website: www.fixingfutures.eu

 Goethe University is committed to gender equality and diversity and therefore particularly encourages women and members of marginalised groups to apply. The Research Training Group offers a variety of support for reconciling work and family. Applicants with disabilities will be prioritised in case of equal qualification.

 Please send your applications by email as a single PDF file to the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at Goethe University Frankfurt, [email protected] by 26 November 2024. Please state the reference number 28/2024in your application.