Newsletter 52/2012

Call for Application: Four Independent Research Group Leaders, Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context” (Heidelberg, Germany)
Deadline: September 15, 2012

The Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe in a Global Context. The Dynamicsof Transculturality" at Heidelberg University invites applications for four Independent Research Group Leaders.

An Independent Research Group (IRG) / Junior Research Group (JRG) will be established in each of the four cluster research areas. For more information about the research areas see here: www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/en/research.html

The aim of each research group will be to further develop the transcultural and transdisciplinary research potential of the Cluster; to strengthen its capabilities to handle transcultural issues, and to open career paths in transcultural studies for promising PhD and post-doctoral researchers.

The project duration is three years with an option of a two year extension.

Application procedure:
via Email with the attached document to
application-JRGL@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de

Application requirements:
Applicants are expected to have completed their Ph.D.; have a strong publication record of high scholarly standard including a monograph with elements connected to the Cluster's research agenda; achieved international visibility within their field; and a proven track record of pursuing transcultural and transdisciplinary approaches. The Cluster's language of
communication is English.

Further information:
http://www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/en/about-us/jobs/detail/m/cfa-four-independent-research-group-leaders-heidelberggermany.html

Contact:
Steering Committee of the Cluster of Excellence "Asia and Europe"
Prof. Dr. Madeleine Herren-Oesch
Karl Jaspers Centre
Building 4400
Voßstraße 2
69115 Heidelberg

phone: +49-6221-54 40 05
Fax:  +49-6221-54 40 12
Email: application-JRGL@asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de