[Bilimsel Haber] CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- Doctoral, Postdoc Positions, Max Planck Inst., Germany

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

From: Peter Finke <finke@eth.mpg.de>

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS- Doctoral, Postdoc Positions, Max Planck Inst., 
Germany

Our Institute has the opportunity to fill the following positions:

  - a researcher (TVoD ­ formerly BAT-O)
  - PhD Grants
  - Postdoctoral Grants

Research Group 'Integration and Conflict in Central Asia'

The positions are to be awarded in the context of a new research group on
Central Asia within the Department I 'Integration and Conflict'. In line 
with
the overall agenda of the Department, the research group deals with 
processes of
identification and differentiation among individual and collective 
actors and
the way they are integrated into social systems. Particular emphasis is 
given to
identification as a decision-making process at the individual and
supra-individual level. Further background information concerning these 
projects
and our Department can be found on our homepage: http://www.eth.mpg.de.

The TVoD Position is for three years (with the possibility of a two-year
extension). This position is open to scientists who have completed their
doctorate within the last ten years.

The PhD Grants are generally awarded for 2 years, with the possibility 
of two
six-month extensions. We expect our PhD students to complete a year-long 
period
of fieldwork as part of their studies.

The Postdoctoral Grants are for two years (a one-year extension is 
possible for
foreigners). Postdoctoral Grants can only be awarded to scientists who have
received their doctorate within the last ten years. The grants are not 
taxed and
are free from social security stipulations. Applicants should have an
anthropological background and field experience in Central Asia. 
Communication
skills with good written and spoken English are required. Other language
requirements will depend on the research project proposed.

The Max Planck Society is committed to raising the proportion of women in
under-represented fields; we thus explicitly encourage applications by 
women.
Individuals with disabilities will be given priority, assuming equal
qualifications.

Applications should include the standard documentation and a project resume.

I) Standard documentation includes:

  - a cover letter
  - a CV including a list of publications
  - a project resume (two to five pages; two alternative ideas may also be
    considered)
  - photocopies of university degrees
  - names of 2-3 referees, whom Prof. Schlee and Dr. Finke may contact

II) There is no application form to be filled out.

III) Applications may be submitted by email.

Final selection will be made following interviews in spring 2006. Please 
send
applications to the following address:

Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Personnel Administration
P. O. Box 11 03 51
D ­ 06017 Halle/Saale
Germany

Or email to: wagenbrett@eth.mpg.de.

Informal enquiries concerning the project may be directed to Dr. Peter Finke
(finke@eth.mpg.de).

Dr. Peter Finke
Associate Professor (W2)/
Head of Research Group "Integration and Conflict in Central Asia"
Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Advokatenweg 36
06114 Halle/Saale
Germany
Tel: +49 345 2927 113
Fax: +49 345 2927 102
Email: finke@eth.mpg.de