4 PhD Positions, Dynamics of Conventionality (400–1550), University of Cologne
Universität zu Köln, Oct 1, 2023–Sep 30, 2026
Application deadline: Jul 3, 2023
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Cologne has the following positions available:
4 doctoral positions
for a period of three years starting on 1st October 2023 within the framework of the Research Training Group 2212 “Dynamics of Conventionality (400–1550)”. The monthly remuneration for the doctoral positions amounts to 65 % TV-L 13.
The research training group conducts research from an interdisciplinary perspective into the dynamics of conventionality from late antiquity to the early modern era. Under the overarching motto of convention, phenomena such as custom, regularity, tradition, and habitualisation are examined in order to understand their inner dynamics. The disciplines involved are history, German philology, philosophy, art and history, medieval Latin philology, Byzantine studies and musicology. The research training group offers a structured doctoral programme that is integrated interdisciplinarily and internationally. More information on the thematic orientation: https://grk2212.uni-koeln.de
An excellent university degree in one of the subjects covered by the research training group and a clearly recognisable focus on medieval studies are prerequisite for applicants for the doctoral positions. Please submit the following documents in one pdf-file as part of your application:
– Curriculum Vitae and certificates
– a 4-page exposé on the planned doctoral project
– a 1-page letter of motivation
– a letter of recommondation by a professor
The University of Cologne actively supports equal opportunities and the research institute particularily welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please send your written application by email as one pdf-file by July 3, 2023 to:
Universität zu Köln
GRK 2212
Dr. Anica Schumann
anica.schumann@uni-koeln.de
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