On October 1, 2022, the Philosophical Faculty of the University of Cologne will write “Dynamics of Conventionality (400–1550)” as part of the graduate college 2212.
6 PhD positions
for a period of three years. The monthly fee includes 65% TV-L 13.
The college examines the dynamics of conventionality from late antiquity to the early modern period from an interdisciplinary perspective. Under the guiding concept of convention, phenomena such as habit, regularity, tradition and habitualization are questioned with regard to their inner dynamics. The subjects involved are history, German studies, philosophy, art history, Byzantine studies, medieval Latin philology and musicology. The college offers a structured and interdisciplinary and internationally networked doctoral program. More information on content orientation: https://grk2212.uni-koeln.de
Applicants for doctoral positions are required to have an excellent university degree in one of the subjects involved in the college and a clearly profiled medieval focus. The following application documents must be submitted in one PDF document:
– CV and certificates
– A 4-page synopsis of the planned doctoral project
– A one-page letter of motivation
– An expert opinion on the professional suitability of a university teacher.
In the context of an intensive equal opportunity policy at the UoC, the college particularly encourages applications from young female scientists, who are given special support at the UoC through a wide range of equal opportunity measures.
Please email applications as one PDF file by June 30, 2022 to:
University of Cologne
GRK 2212 / IdSL I
dr Anica Schuman
[email protected]
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Cologne has the following positions available:
6 doctoral positions
for a period of three year starting on 1st October 2022 within the framework of the Research Training Group 2212 “Dynamics of Conventionality (400–1550)”. The monthly remuneration for the doctoral positions amounts to 65 % TV-L 13.
The research training group conducts research from an interdisciplinary perspective into the dynamics of conventionality from late antiquity to the early modern era. Under the overarching motto of convention, phenomena such as custom, regularity, tradition, and habitualisation are examined in order to understand their inner dynamics. The disciplines involved are history, German philology, philosophy, art history, medieval Latin philology, Byzantine Studies and musicology. The research training group offers a structured doctoral programme that is integrated interdisciplinarily and internationally. More information on the thematic orientation: https://grk2212.uni-koeln.de
An excellent university degree in one of the subjects covered by the research training group and a clearly recognisable focus on medieval studies are prerequisite for applicants for the doctoral positions. Please submit the following documents in one pdf-file as part of your application:
– Curriculum Vitae and certificates
– a 4-page exposé on the planned doctoral project
– a 1-page letter of motivation
– a letter of recommondation by a professor
The University of Cologne actively supports equal opportunities and the research institute particularily welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please send your written application by email as one pdf-file by June 30, 2022 to:
University of Cologne
GRK 2212 / IdSL I
dr Anica Schuman
[email protected]
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