Six PhD/One Post-Doc Positions "Locating Media" (also HCI) University of Siegen, Germany Application Deadline: May 10, 2012 With 15,500 students, 1,600 employees, including 1,000 academic positions, the University of Siegen is an innovative institution emphasizing interdisciplinary orientation. Consisting of a broad spectrum of departments, from liberal arts, social sciences, and economics to natural sciences and engineering, the University of Siegen provides an outstanding teaching and research environment with numerous inter- and transdisciplinary research projects. For October 1, 2012, the interdisciplinary research school (post-graduate program) "Locating Media" (DFG-funded "Graduiertenkolleg" GRK 1769) of the University of Siegen is accepting applications for - one doctoral position in computer science/information systems (Specialisation: HCI; salary category TV-L 13, 100%), for two years with the option to extend the contract for a third year after a positive evaluation (according to DFG standards), and - five doctoral position in cultural and social studies (salary category TV-L 13, 65%), for two years with the option to extend the contract for a third year after a positive evaluation (according to DFG standards). The post-graduate program Locating Media supports media research that investigates locative and situational media processes in social and cultural studies. Eight fields are involved in the postgraduate program: media studies, history, computer science/information systems (HCI), literary studies, linguistics, ethnology, political science, sociological technology studies. Transdisciplinary developments in current and historical research are encouraged. In addition to doctoral and post-doctoral positions, the post-graduate program offers an interdisciplinary network, expert mentoring, and an educational program, as well as travel funding for participatory observation, archival research, and a semester abroad. "Locating Media" participants are expected to produce distinguished scholarly achievement and to display interest in the content and methods of the program’s interdisciplinary concerns, with conscientious support of all program events. Proficiency in German is required. Detailed information on the Locating Media program and its profile is available online: http://www.locatingmedia.uni-siegen.de Job description: This position will enable a student to complete his/her doctoral degree. We expect: - participation in the educational program of the Research Training Group (basic seminars on theory & method, workshops, seminars and research colloquium) - attendance of the Research School’s events such as workshops, international conferences, intensive workshops, summer schools, regular presentations of interim findings for the individual research projects (Research Colloquium, Lecture Series) The position is not connected to any mandatory teaching assignment. Your profile: - a Master's degree or a Diploma in one of the following areas of study: media studies, history, computer science/ information systems, literary studies, linguistics, ethnology, political science, sociology, sociological technology studies - outstanding scholarly achievementa - research project in one of the areas of study listed above (10-page project prospectus including the planned research schedule) Additionally, the Research School "Locating Media" of the University of Siegen is accepting applications for - one post-doctoral post (salary category TV-L 13, 100%) for two years (according to DFG standards). The contract duration is in accordance with the German Law on Temporary Employment of Scholars and Researchers. Job description: This position will enable a scholar to progress toward a postdoctoral lecturing qualification. We expect: - attendance of the Research School’s events such as workshops, international conferences, intensive workshops, summer schools - regular presentations of interim findings for the individual research projects (Research Colloquium, Lecture Series) - mandatory teaching assignment of one course per semester - co-organisation of workshops and international conferences Your profile: - outstanding doctoral degree in one of the following areas of study: media studies, history, computer science/information systems, literary studies, linguistics, ethnology, political science, sociology, sociological technology studies - outstanding scholarly achievement - research project in one of the areas of study listed above (10-page project prospectus including the planned research schedule) The University of Siegen is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with its policy of increasing the proportion of women in this type of employment, the University actively encourages applications from women. The University facilitates viable combination of professional and family needs. For candidates with equal qualification, preference will be given to people with physical disabilities. For further information please contact Dr. Gabriele Schabacher (Tel.: +49 271/740-3065) and/or Prof. Dr. Volkmar Pipek (wrt the position in IS/HCI, contact see below). Email: [email protected] Homepage: http://www.uni-siegen.de/locatingmedia Please send application documents (resume, scans/copies of diplomas and certificates, letter of recommendation from a professor concerning the research project, ca. 10-page project prospectus including the planned research schedule) in duplicate by May 10, 2012 to the program address: Frau Dr. Gabriele Schabacher Universität Siegen Graduiertenschule Locating Media, Artur-Woll-Haus Am Eichenhang 50 57076 Siegen, Germany. Or via email to [email protected] and [email protected] (wrt the position in IS/HCI) Information on the University of Siegen is available online: http://www.uni-siegen.de/ --

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