A postdoc researcher for the contemporary history research department (19th – 21st century)

The German Historical Institute works under the motto “Research – Mediation – Qualification” in the field of French, Franco-German and West European history – from Antiquity to the present day – and plays a leading role in the mediation between Germany and France. It has recently been enriched by two new lines of research: digital humanities and sub-Saharan Africa.

For the Contemporary History department, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher. This is a qualifying position, which allows the realization of a research project (the habilitation thesis or another research project). The position is for three years with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of five years. The research project must fall within the research axes of the IHA.

The tasks include:

• carrying out the personal research project,
• active collaboration within the department: organization of specific events, expertise, co-supervision of scholarship holders and the library, etc.,
• active collaboration in the drafting of IHA publications,
• role of interlocutor for French and German researchers for the period concerned, in particular after 1945,
• involvement in working groups at institute and foundation level.

Required profile:

• a substantial project which proposes an innovative approach in the fields of research of the IHA,
• a doctoral thesis defended in history,
• a perfect command of German or French and a good knowledge of the other language.

We propose:

• great latitude to independently develop an international scientific profile through events, cooperation with partner institutions, etc.,
• collaboration within a dynamic team,
• a varied activity in the heart of Paris,
• if the conditions are met, the remuneration is based on the German public service salary scale – index 13 (TVöD 13), with an expatriation allowance to cover the differential in the cost of living in Paris and a rent subsidy. If these conditions are not met, the remuneration aligns with the local salary index scale of the German Embassy in Paris,
• a position within a public entity funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

With equal skills, priority will be given to disabled candidates.

The place of work is Paris. As an employer, the IHA is concerned with taking into account the family life of its employees. You will find on our website information concerning the reconciliation of professional / personal life at the institute as well as a guide relating to maternity leave, parental leave, parental allowances and childcare in France and Germany adapted to the case. particular that constitutes the IHA as an institute abroad. For any questions concerning remuneration, services relating to the stay in France as well as support for families, please contact the administrative director, Ms. Judith Mirschberger ( jmirschberger@dhi-paris.fr ).

For questions regarding the scientific profile, please contact Mr. Jürgen Finger ( jfinger@dhi-paris.fr ).

Please send your application with the usual documents (cover letter, CV, diplomas, certificates of linguistic knowledge, contact details of two reference persons) as well as the detailed description of the research project (max. 25,000 characters, spaces and bibliography included) in electronic form to Mr. Thomas Maissen, bewerbung@dhi-paris.fr (complete file and gathered in a single PDF file) no later than August 25, 2021. Subject to modifications, the interviews will take place on September 8, 2021 in Paris or by videoconference. 

Application deadline: August 25, 2021

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