Postdoctoral Researcher (EXPIRED)

The Research Training Group “Fixing Futures” at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is inviting applications for

2 Postdoctoral Researcher positions (m/f/d) (E 13 TV-G-U)

starting on 1 May 2023 for a fixed term of five years located in Frankfurt am Main. The salary grade is based on the job characteristics of the collective agreement applicable to Goethe University (TV-G-U).

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).

Recruitment requirements are:

• an outstanding doctorate in STS, human geography, cultural anthropology, sociology or a neighbouring discipline;
• good methodological skills and research experience;
• a depth of knowledge in at least one research area (economies, governance, life);
• very good skills in spoken and written English;
• ability and willingness to work in a team;
• excellent competences in research methods and theories in STS as well as publications in (inter-)national peer-reviewed journals;

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 limitation of contracts is in line with the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz which regulates the employment of early career researchers in Germany.

The selection interviews are scheduled for 16 and 17 February 2023 in Frankfurt am Main. Unfortunately, travel expenses cannot be reimbursed.

The instructions for the application can be found here: www.fixingfutures.eu

The Research Training Group offers a variety of support for reconciling work and family.

Please send your application by email (preferably as a single PDF file) to [email protected] by 15 January 2023.