Research Positions (m/f/d) (Postdoc) in the field of the history of energy and residues
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Your Tasks
- Independent research projects (100 %) on:
- energy flows and energy systems in historical perspective
- material cycles and material transformations
- by-products, waste and residues
- active participation in the IMPRS “Modelling the Anthropocene”Participation in workshops, colloquia and interdisciplinary exchange formatsPresentation of research results at national and international conferences A connection to the interdisciplinary research approaches of the IMPRS, especially with regard to modelling and quantitative perspectives, is expressly welcomed. Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development. We offer salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term (4 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases) part-time 65 % internal and external training opportunities a wide range of health, counselling and prevention services compatibility of family and career fixed place of work in Bielefeld flexible working hours basic possibility of mobile working in accordance with the service agreement good public transport connections supplementary occupational pension scheme (VBL) collegial cooperation open and pleasant working atmosphere exciting and varied tasks modern working environment with digital processes a wide range of campus services, including canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, university shop, ATMs, etc.
Your Profile
- We expect completed university degree (e. g. Master or equivalent) in history or a related discipline
- a convincing research project within the thematic context of the call
- independent, responsible and committed working style
- strong organisational and coordination skills
- cooperative and team-oriented approach to work strong communication skills excellent presentation and moderation skills Preferred experience and skills interest in interdisciplinary research familiarity with quantitative methods or willingness to acquire them very good command of written and spoken English Application Procedure We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below. application deadline: 29.07.2026 Contact Dr. Franz Mauelshagen [email protected] Postal Address Universität Bielefeld Fakultät für Geschichtswissenschaft, Philosophie u Dr. Franz Mauelshagen Postfach 10 01 31 33501 Bielefeld
The Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology has the following two jobs opening: Research Positions (m/f/d) (Postdoc) in the field of the history of energy and residues ID: Wiss26171 starting: as soon as possible part-time 65 % salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L fixed-term The Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology at Bielefeld University seeks to fill two doctoral researcher positions (f/m/d) in the Department of History for a period of four years. The doctoral researchers will become members of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “Modelling the Anthropocene”, an interdisciplinary research programme dedicated to the analysis of historical and contemporary human–environment relations, with particular emphasis on model-based approaches. The research positions are thematically situated in the field of the history of energy and residues.
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