Application Procedure
Three positions are advertised as part of the Dorothea Schlözer Programme, set up by the University in April 2009 to promote equal opportunities and diversity at the Göttingen Research Campus. International applicants are welcome. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude for the position will be favoured.
General Information
The successful candidates will be affiliated to one of the recently established Junior Research Groups in the Courant Research Centres or to a Free Floater Research Group depending on their specific research interests. Candidates will have the opportunity to pursue their research agenda as outlined in the submitted research proposal within the overall research programme of the respective group. The positions are available from September 2010 onward and will initially be funded for two years with the option to extend the contract for a further year. Additionally the positions will be equipped with a basic budget to cover consumables and travel costs. Salary is subject to the German TV-L scale (TV-L 13). Deadline will be the 17th of June 2010 (24.00 hrs local time Göttingen, Germany).
The application will occur via an application portal located here. Access to your data will be given to all participating group leaders listed here.
- Requirements
- an earned PhD in a discipline related to the research topic of the selected Junior Research Group
- should have demonstrated potential for interdisciplinary collaboration
- an emerging track record of international publications
- a good knowledge of English
Applicants must have
Very Important: Please contact the respective group leaders and discuss your interests as outlined in the submitted research proposal with them beforehand as you will be expected to upload a letter of intent written by the group leader of your choice together with all your other application documents.
- Application Documents
- a cover letter
- a current CV
- a research proposal
- a publication list
- the above-mentioned letter of intent
- two letters of reference
Applications should include
The University of Göttingen was awarded the achievement of excellence in 2007 and ranks among the top research institutions in Germany, offering great career opportunities for young researchers and a vibrant academic environment in research. Once accepted for the position the Welcome Center at the University can help you with issues regarding accomodation, insurance, visa, and child care.