African/Middle East History 2013-2014

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Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies at the University of Bayreuth, Post-doc Position in African History
The Bayreuth Academy of Advanced African Studies at the University of Bayreuth with its Research Project “Future Africa – Visions on the Move” (funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research / BMBF) invites applications for a Post-Doc Position in African History (E13 TV-L) for 2 + 1 years, starting as soon as possible for the Sub-Project "Beyond Europe: Changing Narratives of the Future in Modern African History" (directed by Profs. Achim von Oppen and Susanne Lachenicht).

Responsibilities: Researching the history of Africa’s future as envisioned by key figures and groups in Africa in the 20th century. Required Qualifications: Recent doctoral degree in History of Africa (or related fields); Desired Qualifications: Working experience in matters pertaining to the project; good knowledge of a language spoken in Africa other than English. The position requires expert knowledge of the English language (both written and oral) as well as a willingness to participate in academic teamwork and discussions across disciplinary and regional boundaries. We encourage applications from persons with a disability. The University of Bayreuth is seeking to increase the number of female employees and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Application: Please send your application with CV, PhD diploma (or evidence of submission of the doctoral dissertation), a project description (with work plan/schedule) and the names of three referees, both by mail and online, by 25th May 2013 to: Prof. Dr. Achim von Oppen, Universität Bayreuth, GWII 2.14, D-95440 Bayreuth, E-Mail:achim.vonoppen-at-uni-bayreuth.de

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