The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) is an internationally respected research institute of the Max Planck Society (MPG) with currently two research departments, several research groups, and a graduate school. At the MPIWG, around 150 scholars from all over the world investigate the sciences past and present, working together on a collective, collaborative, and transdisciplinary basis. The MPIWG is renowned worldwide as a hub for reflection on the role of the sciences in politics and society. It is located in southwestern Berlin, close to the campus of the Free University Berlin and other research institutions.
The Institute seeks to appoint a
Head of Digital Humanities (M, F, D)
Fulltime, permanent position, as soon as possible,
EG 14 TVöD Bund
To lead and manage the Digital Humanities team of three members as well as foster innovation and collaboration within the various units of the Institute and with external cooperation partners. Digital humanities methods are central to the MPIWG’s research methods, and the Institute has been key in developing digital humanities for the history of science and the humanities more broadly.
In this context, The MPIWG's Digital Humanities integrate digital methods with historical research and create innovative research tools for scholars, and collaborate with the Library and Communications teams to manage digital data sustainably.
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The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster an inclusive workplace. As an institute of the MPG, the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science supports a working community for all, free from discrimination and harassment. We explicitly encourage applications from qualified individuals who belong to groups that are often underrepresented in the workplace due to age, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, nationality, race, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or religion.
Please follow the links to find out more about the MPIWG’s policies on gender equality and hiring practices for people with disabilities, as well as Germany’s anti-discrimination laws as outlined in the General Equal Treatment Act.
Your application:
Please submit your application in English or German with complete documents, preferably without a photograph, through our application portal. Include the following:
Please note that we can only accept electronic applications submitted through the portal.
Applications must be received by September 30, 2024 (23:59 CEST)––or until the position is filled. Job interviews will start in mid-October 2024.
For any questions about the position, please contact Tanja Neuendorf (applications@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de).
Further information on the MPIWG can be found at https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/.
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Boltzmannstr. 22, 14195 Berlin, Germany.
Location: | Berlin - Germany, Hybrid |
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Salary: | EG 14 TVöD Bund |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 21st August 2024 |
Closes: | 30th September 2024 |
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