Postdoctoral Fellowship at Zukunftskolleg, University of Konstanz, Germany

Postdoctoral Fellowship at Zukunftskolleg: The Zukunftskolleg at the University of Konstanz invites applications for three 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships. These fellowships are designed for early career researchers aiming to develop and implement independent research projects. The fellowship provides a professional infrastructure, research allowance, and opportunities for academic growth. Applications are open until 2 September 2024, 11:00 am (Konstanz time).

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1. Category: Details

• Study Area: Open to all disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz
• Scholarship Description: 2-year postdoctoral fellowship with professional infrastructure and research allowance
• Eligibility: Doctoral degree between October 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024; no permanent professorship
• Required Documents: Letter of motivation, research proposal, CV, writing sample, two letters of reference
• How to Apply: Online application via the Zukunftskolleg application portal
• Last Date: 2 September 2024, 11:00 am (Konstanz time)

Study Area: The fellowship is open to all disciplines represented at the University of Konstanz. Fellows may also affiliate with the Clusters of Excellence: “Politics of Inequality” or “Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour.”

Scholarship Description: The Zukunftskolleg Postdoctoral Fellowship offers early career researchers a platform to develop independent research projects. Fellows receive an annual research allowance for assistants or equipment, financial support for start-up and travel costs, and assistance in developing academic skills. Fellows are integrated into a university department and the Zukunftskolleg, with opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research.

Minimum Requirements:

• Possession of a doctoral degree granted between October 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024. Earlier dates may be considered for maternity/paternity leave or non-academic work.
• Must not hold a permanent professorship or equivalent.
• Research project must align with a discipline at the University of Konstanz.
• Encouraged to reflect on the relevance of their research to the 17 SDGs of the UN.
• Strong international experience in teaching or research and interest in interdisciplinary topics.
• Must contact potential Local Academic Partners at the University of Konstanz to ensure appropriate affiliation.

Required Documents:

• Letter of motivation (1 page max)
• Research proposal (5 pages max, including references)
• Two letters of reference

How to Apply: Submit the application online via the Zukunftskolleg application portal. Ensure all supporting materials adhere to the specified page limits, as exceeding them will result in ineligibility.

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