Five post-doctoral research positions (area open; 1.5y + 3.5y), Konstanz (Germany)

The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between excellent researchers in Germany and abroad and provides young scientists with resources for obtaining third party funding. The Zukunftskolleg offers 5 research positions for the development and implementation of individual research projects/research groups. Each position can, in principle, be divided into two half-time positions. The initial appointments will commence on April 1st, 2009 and end on September 30th, 2010. An extension for an additional 3.5 years is foreseen, provided that external third party funding has been granted.

The prerequisites for acceptance are a doctoral degree and outstanding scientific qualification as documented by research activities and publications. International experience in teaching or research and a strong interest in interdisciplinary topics are desirable.

Application deadline: November 30th, 2008. For more information, see http://www.uni-konstanz.de/news/index.php?cont=stellausw&seite=2008/ and http://www.uni-konstanz.de/zukunftskolleg.