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Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Centre for Modern Indian Studies(CeMIS)Post-Doctoral Fellow in Modern Indian HistoryInstitution Type:   College / UniversityLocation:   GermanyPosition:   Post-Doctoral FellowThe Centre for Modern Indian Studies at the Georg-August-UniversitätGöttingen is looking to fill the position ofPost-Doctoral Fellow in Modern Indian HistoryThis position should be filled by the 1st of Oct., 2013. The regularworking hours will 39,8 per week. We offer a two-year fixed-termcontract. An extension for up to three years is possible subject tosuccessful evaluation and availability of funds. Remuneration willbe according to E13 TV-L (the German public sector pay scale).Applications from scholars representing all subfields of modern andcontemporary Indian social and economic history (18th to 21st centuries)are welcome; preference will be given to candidates whose research andwriting addresses one or more of the following topics with a regionalfocus on South Asia: labour history, history of capital(ism), historyof economic and social policy, histories of (urban or rural) socialspace, social history of infrastructure. Applicants must have a PhD inHistory or a neighbouring discipline. Applicants from all countriesare encouraged to apply. English proficiency is expected. A workingknowledge of German and/or teaching experience are not mandatory,but would be welcome.In addition to pursuing a postdoctoral research project, the fellowwill assist in the teaching of history courses and in examinations atthe Centre for Modern Indian Studies (in accordance with § 31 NHG),in coordinating the Modern Indian History research group and in thedesign and organization of an international conference and workshops.The scholar will be based in Göttingen, but may spend, during semesterbreaks, a portion of the fellowship period conducting field or archivalresearch, in consultation with the Modern Indian History research groupleader.The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer andplaces particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women.Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as they areunderrepresented in this field. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitudewill be favoured.Applications should include the usual documents, a writing sample (aresearch article or book chapter) and a five-pages proposal for apostdoctoral research project. Reference letters are not required andwill not be considered. Applications should be submitted by 9 July, 2013,preferably in electronic form.We kindly ask you to send us copies of your application documents, asno returns will be made. The documents will be destroyed after a periodof five months. Application documents can only be returned to you ifyou provide a self-addressed adequately stamped envelope.Contact:Applications should be submitted by 9 July, 2013, preferably inelectronic form, to: iris.karakus@cemis.uni-goettingen.de orGeorg-August-Universität GöttingenCentre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS)Iris KarakuşWaldweg 26D-37073 GöttingenGermanyIf you have any questions, please contact Prof. Ravi Ahuja,e-mail: Ravi.Ahuja@phil.uni-goettingen.de.Website: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/131821.htmlPrimary Category: South Asian History / StudiesSecondary Categories: Colonial and Post-Colonial History / StudiesContemporary HistoryLabor History / StudiesSocial History / StudiesUrban History / StudiesWorld History / StudiesPosting Date: 06/17/2013Closing Date 07/09/2013