Postdoctoral Researcher (f/div/m) in Computational Biology

 

for 2 years initially with the prospect of prolongation.

Research Areas: Mathematical Modeling, State-based and Agent-based Modeling, Game Theory, etc.

In the research group Applied Systems Biology a position for a postdoctoral researcher becomes available. The position is associated with aspects of the Image-based Systems Biology approach. This modern computational approach comprises the automated analysis of microscopy and/or spectroscopy data based on state-of-the-art methods from machine learning as well as the computer simulation of mathematical models using advanced modeling approaches. We are seeking highly motivated candidates that are interested to work on mathematical modeling and computer simulations in experiment-driven interdisciplinary studies.

Candidate´s profile:

• Doctoral degree in physics, computer science, bioinformatics or a related discipline

• Strong interest in biological systems and an educational background in biology are preferred

• Experience in mathematical modeling and computer simulations

• Very good programming skills in Python and/or C/C++

• Ability to perform team-oriented as well as independent work

• Good communication skills in English are a must

We offer:

The successful candidate will be hosted in the research group Applied Systems Biology of Prof. Dr. Marc Thilo Figge. The Leibniz-HKI is embedded in the outstanding scientific environment of the Beutenberg Campus providing state-of-the-art research facilities and a highly integrative network of life science groups. We offer a multifaceted scientific project with excellent technical facilities, a place in a dynamic, committed team, as well as strong scientific collaborations.

Salary is paid according to German TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees). As an equal opportunity employer, the Leibniz-HKI is committed to increasing the percentage of female scientists and therefore especially encourages them to apply.

For further information:

Prof. Dr. Marc Thilo Figge | +49 3641 532 1416 | career@leibniz-hki.de

Applications:

Complete applications in English should include a cover letter, a CV containing a complete list of publications, a brief statement of research experiences, the addresses of two possible referees, and should be submitted via the Leibniz-HKI online application system. The deadline for the advertisement is November 14, 2021, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Doctoral Researcher (f/div/m) in Computational Biology

 

Research Areas: Mathematical Modeling, State-based and Agent-based Modeling, Game Theory, etc.

In the research group Applied Systems Biology a position for a doctoral researcher becomes available. The position is associated with aspects of the Image-based Systems Biology approach. This modern computational approach comprises the automated analysis of microscopy and/or spectroscopy data based on state-of-the-art methods from machine learning as well as the computer simulation of mathematical models using advanced modeling approaches. We are seeking highly motivated candidates that are interested to work on mathematical modeling and computer simulations in experiment-driven interdisciplinary studies.

Candidate´s profile:

• Master´s degree (or equivalent) in physics, computer science, bioinformatics or a related discipline

• Strong interest in biological systems and an educational background in biology are preferred

• Experience in mathematical modeling and computer simulations is beneficial

• Very good programming skills in Python and/or C/C++

• Ability to perform team-oriented as well as independent work

• Good communication skills in English are a must

We offer:

The successful candidate will be hosted in the research group Applied Systems Biology of Prof. Dr. Marc Thilo Figge. The Leibniz-HKI is embedded in the outstanding scientific environment of the Beutenberg Campus providing state-of-the-art research facilities and a highly integrative network of life science groups. We offer a multifaceted scientific project with excellent technical facilities, a place in a dynamic, committed team, as well as strong scientific collaborations. The PhD candidate will participate in the structured program of the International Leibniz Research School and become an associated member of the Jena School of Microbial Communication.

Salary is paid according to German TV-L (salary agreement for public service employees). As an equal opportunity employer, the Leibniz-HKI is committed to increasing the percentage of female scientists and therefore especially encourages them to apply.

For further information:

Prof. Dr. Marc Thilo Figge | +49 3641 532 1416 | career@leibniz-hki.de

Applications:

Complete applications in English should include a cover letter, a CV containing a complete list of publications, a brief statement of research experiences, the addresses of two possible referees, and should be submitted via the Leibniz-HKI online application system. The deadline for the advertisement is November 14, 2021, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

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Student Research Assistant

 

The Max Planck Institutes for Biophysical Chemistry and Experimental Medicine in Göttingen are internationally leading research institutes of exceptional scientific breadth, which will merge in 2022 to become the largest institute of the Max Planck Society. The new institute will comprise more than 40 research groups and employ around 1,000 people from over 50 nations.

The emeritus group Genes and Behavior (Gregor Eichele) and the research group Quantitative and Computational Biology (Dr. Johannes Söding) are inviting applications for a

Student research Assistant (f/m/d)

Recent evidence has indicated that the phenomenon of diel vertical migration (DVM) is influenced by the molecular circadian clock. However, characterizations of the clock in organisms that undergo DVM are scant. Preliminary evidence indicates the existence of a circadian clock in two marine copepods that undergo DVM to different degrees--Acartia clausii and Acartia tonsa. We are interested in establishing a catalog of genes expressed in a circadian manner and/or under circadian control in these organisms using transcriptome analysis techniques. To this end we have sequenced a 48-hour time series RNA-seq data-set from A. clausii (with data from A. tonsa to follow). We seek an enthusiastic student to help carry this analysis forward. The candidate’s initial tasks will include assembling and annotation the transcriptomes, and identifying genes with circadian expression patterns. Comparative analyses based on this data will follow (also to be performed by the student).

The student research assistant position entails a workload of 40 hours/month. Payment will be € 12,68 per hour for students with a bachelor degree and € 10,91 per hour without a bachelor degree. The position is to be filled as soon as possible. The candidate must be enrolled in a bachelors or masters program at a university in Germany at the time of application.

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. The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Interested candidates are urged to submit a CV, degree certificate (if applicable), and enrollment certificate preferably via email as a single PDF file to vraghav@mpibpc.mpg.de

Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry
Research Group “Quantitative and Computational Biology”
Dr. Johannes Söding
Am Faßberg 11
37077 Göttingen
Germany

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Doctoral Fellowships (m/f/d) | International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course

 

The International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE) seeks applicants for up to 3 three-year Doctoral Fellowships (m/f/d).

The International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE) is a joint international PhD Program of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, the Freie Universität Berlin, the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the University of Michigan, the University of Virginia, and the University of Zurich. The goal of the Research School is the study of the development of human behavior from infancy to old age. LIFE takes an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to identifying, understanding, and possibly ameliorating the mechanisms and conditions that shape the human life course.

The target groups of the Research School are international post-master's graduate students who intend to pursue a doctorate in one of the relevant disciplines (biology, computer science, economics, educational science, neuroscience, psychology, sociology). As a collaborative Research School, LIFE offers unique training in the dynamics of human behavior on different time scales and includes opportunities for research abroad at one of the cooperating institutions. The training program involves seminars, a series of academies, and collaborative supervision of research training. Detailed information, including the roster of faculty at the various institutions, can be found at www.imprs-life.mpg.de

The advertised fellowships will all be located at the three collaborating institutions in Berlin, Germany. Depending on applicants’ schedules, the Research School will commence in April or October 2022. Working language is English. For the Berlin participants, the doctoral degree will be granted by the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin or the Freie Universität Berlin. Positions will be contract or stipend based depending on the funding institution.

Requirements

Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving very soon as shown in supporting documents, a master's degree or equivalent in one of the relevant fields. The Research School strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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

Application

Deadline: November 30, 2021. Decisions about admissions are scheduled for March 2022.

See www.imprs-life.mpg.de for details about the application procedure and the online application form. We kindly ask you to submit your application without a photo.

If you have further questions, please contact 

Silke Schäfer
Max Planck Institute for Human Development
Lentzeallee 94
14195 Berlin
Germany

Phone: +49-(0)30-82406-373
E-mail: imprs-life@mpib-berlin.mpg.de

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PhD Student (m/f/d) | Chemical Engineering

 

The Department of Biomolecular Systems (Director Prof. Dr. Peter H. Seeberger) at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany invites applications from outstanding young scientists for the position of a PhD student (m/f/d)

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student in the field of Chemical Engineering. The candidate should have a degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or closely related fields, with an outstanding profile, a strong background and interests in

• Strong experimental and design skills in chemical engineering.
• Small-Chemical reactor, design, construction and optimization.
• A good understanding of solid-phase chemistry are required.
• Adequate programming skills (Labview and/or Python) are essential.
• Background in organic synthesis and physical chemistry are helpful.
• Confidence in spoken and written English is a requirement.

The position

The position will be under project development of a new generation of automated organic synthesis reactor or in group Automated Glycan Assembly

The position is available starting from January 2022.

Application

To submit your candidature please send an email to:  Jose.Danglad@mpikg.mpg.de , with subject Reactor Development for AGA – [Name, Surname], with attached PDF version of your CV and a short cover letter.

Please send us your application in English until November 15, 2021.

The candidate CV will be evaluated internally according to the project and the best candidates will be invited for an interview. After the online interview the interviewed candidates will receive an email with the final decision.

The accepted candidate will join the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Biomolecular Systems Department, in the group led by Prof. Dr. Peter H. Seeberger.

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. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Post-Doc (m/f/d) | Psychology

 

The Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods offers the position for a Post-Doc (m/f/d) in Psychology with a focus on judgement and decision-making.

The position is part of the Research Group "Behavioral Law and Economics" headed by Christoph Engel. The group is interdisciplinary, combining law with behavioral economics and psychology. It is chiefly interested in two related questions: which behavioral regularities call for legal intervention? In which ways is the law able to affect the behavior of its addressees? For understanding behavioral effects, the group combines behavioral economics with psychological research on judgement and decision-making.

The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent background in psychology, very good skills in data analysis, and should be a good fit to the interdisciplinary agenda of the group.

The Post-Doc position is open from April 2022, and is limited to three years. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Psychology. There is no teaching obligation involved in this position. Salary is paid in accordance with the rules for federal employees in Germany. We offer civil service employment benefits.

The Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women with the requisite qualifications and interests are particularly welcome. We strive for gender and diversity equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is also seeking to increase the number of employees with severe disabilities. Applications from such candidates will be given special consideration.

For information about the institute and its team see https://www.coll.mpg.de/

Have we sparked your interest? If so, we look forward to  receiving your application by 22.11.2021, via our application portal.

Please upload your documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) as a PDF on this page.

If you have any questions about the position please feel free to contact engel@coll.mpg.de.

PhD student (f/m/d) | Endothelial, cardiac and smooth muscle biology

 

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim (near Frankfurt am Main) is offering the following positions as of December 1st, 2021 PhD student (f/m/d) in the field of endothelial, cardiac and smooth muscle biology (Ref. Nr. 2021_18)

Job description

We seek enthusiastic, highly motivated people to join our international research group working on G-protein-mediated signaling in the cardiovascular system. The group focusses on the mechanisms regulating cardiovascular remodeling processes, with a special focus on endothelial inflammatory activation, smooth muscle differentiation, and cardiomyocyte hypertrophy. The current project involves the characterization of conditional mouse mutants in different models of vascular and cardiac disease, including their functional, histological, transcriptional, and protein biochemical analysis. Experience with animal models of cardiovascular diseases, especially surgical models, is appreciated. Salaries will be based on previous experience according to TVöD guidelines.

About the employer

The Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research in Bad Nauheim is an interdisciplinary research institution with international flair. Our researchers have the opportunity to work on various model systems by making use of latest cutting edge technologies.

The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the share of women in areas in which they are underrepresented. Women are strongly invited to apply. The Max Planck Society is committed to employing more handicapped individuals and especially encourages them to apply.

Your application

Applicants should submit a statement of interest, a full CV including certificates, and names and addresses of two references via our applicant portal.

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be sent to Nina.Wettschureck@mpi-bn.mpg.de

Further information about the Wettschureck research lab.

Contact

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research
Prof. Dr. Nina Wettschureck
Ludwigstraße 43
61231 Bad Nauheim
Germany

Ph.D. position | Zebrafish Neuroscience

 

The Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics studies the processing of sensory information (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) in the brain and the use of this information for directing body movements and making cognitive decisions. The research is highly interdisciplinary, and uses theoretical and experimental approaches in humans and zebra fish. Our methodologies include visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS in humans and behavioral essays, calcium imaging in fish.

We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated student (m/f/d) to join our group at the earliest possible opportunity.

Ph.D. position in Zebrafish Neuroscience (m/f/d) (TVöD-Bund E13, 65%)

Responsibilities

• Conduct and participate in research activities such as study design, laboratory equipment set up, data collection, data analysis, writing reports and papers, and presenting at scientific conferences
• Assist the fish lab team and participate in routine laboratory operations, such as planning and preparations for experiments, lab maintenance and procedures
• Participate as a teaching assistant for university courses in our field

Requirements

• Master’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, physics or a related natural science or engineering field
• Skilled in MATLAB or Python programming for experiments, experimental data taking, data analysis, and report writing or manuscript preparation
• Experience in (or ability to quickly learn) techniques of zebra fish behavior and imaging is highly desirable (required)
• Strong command of English; knowledge of German is a plus

We offer

We offer highly interesting, challenging and varied tasks; you will work closely and collaboratively with scientists, students, programmers, administrative staff, and central IT and mechanical/electronic workshop support to help achieve the scientific goals of the department. A dedicated team awaits you in an international environment with regular opportunities for further education and training. The salary is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), based on qualification and experience and will include social security benefits and additional fringe benefits in accordance with public service provisions. This position is for three years.

The Max Planck Society seeks to employ more handicapped people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.

Your application

The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters) electronically through our job portal.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) | Zebrafish Neuroscience

 

The Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems of the Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics studies the processing of sensory information (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) in the brain and the use of this information for directing body movements and making cognitive decisions. The research is highly interdisciplinary, and uses theoretical and experimental approaches in humans and zebra fish. Our methodologies include visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS in humans and behavioral essays, calcium imaging in fish.

We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Postdoctoral Fellow (m/f/d) in Zebrafish Neuroscience (TVöD-Bund E13, 100%) to join us at the earliest possible opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and participate in research activities such as study design, laboratory equipment set up, data collection, data analysis, writing reports and papers, and presenting at scientific conferences.
• Assist the fish lab team and participate in routine laboratory operations, such as planning and preparations for experiments, lab maintenance and procedures
• Coordinate with the PI and other team members for project planning, and in supervision of student projects or teaching assistance for university courses in our field.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, computer science, physics or a related natural science or engineering field
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.Skilled in MATLAB or Python programming for experiments, experimental data taking, data analysis
• Highly skilled in behavioral and systems neuroscience methods, especially two-photon or light sheet microscopy
• Experience in zebra fish behavioral experiments and husbandry is highly desired
• Strong command of English; knowledge of German is a plus

We offer:

We offer highly interesting, challenging and varied tasks; you will work closely and collaboratively with scientists, students, programmers, administrative staff, and central IT and mechanical/electronic workshop support to help achieve the scientific goals of the department. A dedicated team awaits you in an international environment with regular opportunities for further education and training. The salary is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), based on qualification and experience and will include social security benefits and additional fringe benefits in accordance with public service provisions. This position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extensions.

The Max Planck Society seeks to employ more handicapped people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.

Your application:

The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters) electronically through our job portal.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered

Postdoctoral position | Human Psychophysics with High field and/or 3T fMRI

 

Postdoctoral position in Human Psychophysics with High field and/or 3T fMRI  (TVöD-Bund E13, 100%)

The Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, department of Prof. Li Zhaoping (Dept of Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems), in collaboration with Prof. Klaus Scheffler (Dept of High-field magnetic resonance imaging), is looking for a  highly skilled and motivated individual to work on projects to probe the hierarchical feedforward and feedback brain networks behind visual attentional and perceptual processes using human psychophysics techniques and High-field or 3T fMRI methodologies (e.g., laminar fMRI). The visual processes can involve, for example, visual search tasks, stereo vision tasks, visual illusions, and will be discussed during the application process. When needed, TMS and/or EEG, eye tracking, and other methodologies can be used in combination with fMRI/MRI. The postdoc will be working closely with the principal investigators and other members of their teams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and participate in research projects such as lab and equipment set up, data collection, data analysis, writing reports and papers, and presenting at scientific conferences.
• Participate in routine laboratory operations, such as planning and preparations for experiments, lab maintenance and lab procedures.
• Coordinate with the PIs and other team members for strategies and project planning.
• Participate in mentoring and supervision of student projects.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, computer science, physics or a related natural science or engineering field.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Highly skilled in techniques of human visual psychophysics and fMRI such as MATLAB programming for experiments, experimental data taking, data analysis, and paper writing.
• Skills in high field/laminar fMRI is highly desirable.
• Experience in project management is a plus.
• Strong command of English; knowledge of German is a plus.

Who we are:

Prof. Li Zhaoping heads a multidisciplinary department of sensory and sensory-motor transforms in the brain and Prof. Klaus Scheffler heads the department of high-field magnetic resonance imaging. You will have the opportunity to learn other skills in our multidisciplinary group and benefit from interactions with our colleagues in the university as well as internationally. The position (salary level TVöD-Bund E13, 100%) is for an initial duration of one year, and renewable to additional years. We seek to raise the number of women in research and teaching and therefore urge qualified women to apply. Disabled persons will be preferred in case of equal qualification.

Your application:

The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters) electronically through our job portal: Jobportal
Informal inquiries can be addressed to jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Lab Mechatronics / Programmer / Assistant (m/f/d)

 

The Department for Sensory and Sensorimotor Systems of the Max-Planck-Institute for Biological Cybernetics studies the processing of sensory information (visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory) in the brain and the use of this information for directing body movements and making cognitive decisions. The research is highly interdisciplinary and uses theoretical and experimental approaches in humans and zebra fish. Our methodologies include visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS in humans and behavioral essays, calcium imaging in fish.

We are currently looking for a full-time Lab Mechatronics / Programmer / Assistant (m/f/d) to join us at the next possible opportunity.

The position

You will provide hardware, software, and managerial support for a diverse set of brain and neuroscience research activities. This includes:

• Computer and IT support of Windows and Linux systems
• Programming and debugging of computer code, especially at the stage of setting up new equipment or new experimental platforms
• Hardware repairs and troubleshooting
• Equipment inventory and maintenance
• Supervising and training of new equipment users
• Setting up, updating and managing the database of knowledge and data from research projects, personnel and activities

Our department is interdisciplinary, with research activities including human visual psychophysics, eye tracking, fMRI, EEG, TMS and animal behavior, calcium imaging. We are looking for a person with a broad technical knowledge base, who loves working in a scientific environment and who is curious, open-minded, and able to adapt and learn new skills and solve new problems quickly. The set of skills that the individual should either already have or can quickly learn includes: MATLAB/Psychotoolbox, Python/OpenCV, Julia/OpenGL, Java, graphics and display technologies, EEG equipment and similar, eye tracking, microscope, laser, optics, electronics/controllers/sensors, Arduino/Raspberry Pi, etc.

Your profile

• Relevant degree in the field of Mechatronics, electronics, computer science or related discipline. Scientific experience is a plus
• Evidence or track record of broad technical skills and/or experience
• Curiosity about our research topics
• A high level of resilience and professionalism
• Ability to anticipate problems and skills in project management and communication
• Strong command of English; fluency in German is highly desirable

We offer

We offer highly interesting, challenging and varied tasks; you will work closely and collaboratively with scientists, students, programmers, administrative staff, and central IT and mechanical/electronic workshop support to help achieve the scientific goals of the department. A dedicated team awaits you in an international environment with regular opportunities for further education and training. The salary is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD Bund), based on qualification and experience and will include social security benefits and additional fringe benefits in accordance with public service provisions. This position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extensions and a permanent contract.

The Max Planck Society seeks to employ more handicapped people and strongly encourages them to apply. Furthermore, we actively support the compatibility of work and family life. The Max Planck Society also seeks to increase the number of women in leadership positions and strongly encourages qualified women to apply. The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity.

Your application

The position is available immediately and will be open until filled. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2021. We look forward to receiving your application that includes a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, relevant certificates, and three names and contacts for reference letters) electronically through our Job Portal.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to jobs.li@tuebingen.mpg.de. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Doctoral Students (m/f/d) | Memory and Transitional Justice

 

The Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology is one of the leading centres for research in social anthropology. Common to all research projects at the institute is the comparative analysis of social change; it is primarily in this domain that its researchers contribute to anthropological theory, though many programmes also have applied significance and political topicality.

The Department “Law & Anthropology” is offering positions for Doctoral Students (m/f/d) in the field of Memory and Transitional Justice.

Background

The Max Planck Graduate Center initiative brings together leading faculty from multiple Max Planck institutes and their partner institutions to offer outstanding doctoral programs in a set of topical research areas. By offering innovative, research-oriented doctoral training across different locations, the Graduate Centers realize synergies beyond conventional forms of graduate education. In this framework, the fellowship titled “The intergenerational memory of mass atrocities: The missing piece of transitional justice and alternative dispute resolution” is a multidisciplinary exploration of the importance of recognizing and addressing the memory of violence in post-conflict transitional justice and peacebuilding efforts.

The project involves an approach combining three central disciplines, namely law, anthropology and political science. Only by bringing together expertise in these three disciplines is it possible to identify phenomena relating to procedures and “judicial truth” (the field of law), the use of memory (political science), as well as transmission, rituals and collective mourning (anthropology).

This call invites research proposals that address the long-term impact of political violence on victims and their descendants in a variety of contexts. A particular attention will be paid to the way narratives and emotions related to past violence are transmitted from one generation to the next. The research within the dissertation project should consist of studying the scope and limits of both judicial and non-judicial processes empirically to deal with mass atrocities and undertake detailed comparisons.

Prerequisites

• an academic degree (master’s or equivalent) in law, political sciences, or anthropology in hand at the time of taking up the position (1 January 2022), with outstanding results;
• evidence of serious interest in memory studies and transitional justice;
• willingness to conduct comparative research;
• very good command of written and spoken English;
• evidence of proficiency in the relevant languages;
• an intrinsic interest in team work.

Our offer

Positions are to start if possible on 1 January 2022. They are awarded for three years, with the possibility of two six-month extensions (pending a positive evaluation). Employment will be on a full-time contractual basis. The workplace is Halle/Saale (Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany).

Please note that the Max Planck Institutes do not award doctoral degrees. Doctoral students must therefore enroll at a university in or outside Germany. The choice of the university will be agreed jointly by the successful applicant and the director of the Department of Law & Anthropology.

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. The Max Planck Society strives to ensure gender equality and diversity. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Application procedure

Please submit your application materials electronically by 15 November 2021 by following the link for vacancies on our homepage (under ‘Career’), or by going directly to the online application form using the link below.

Applicants are asked to submit the following materials

• cover letter;
• curriculum vitae, including a formal record of university courses and list of publications (if any);
• copies of university degrees
• a succinct description (3 to 5 pages) of the proposed doctoral project
• two to three detailed letters of recommendation from professors, teachers, or professional supervisors who are well acquainted with the work of the applicant (letters to be sent directly to the Department at marencakova@eth.mpg.de).

If you have further questions regarding the application procedure, please contact:

Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Personnel Administration
Janka Diallo (jdiallo@eth.mpg.de)

We look forward to receiving your completed online application.