2 positions as doctoral candidates in MSCA Doctoral Network "Anthropology of Global Climate Urgency" (C-Urge)

• completed scientific university studies (Diplom/Master) in Social/Cultural Anthropology or an adjacent social sciences discipline such as Sociology, (Human) Geography, Political Sciences, Liberal Arts, etc.
• knowledge of qualitative social research methods (ethnography)
• very good English language skills and good German (oral and written) language skills
• personal or professional experience and/or interest in the region of field research
• willingness to be mobile within the network
• strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, high motivation

• fulfilment of the criteria for a “doctoral candidate”, i.e. not in possession of a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment
• at the time of recruitment, the “Doctoral candidate” must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Germany for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date.
• required documents: cover letter (max. 2 pages); CV (max. 3 pages); brief outline of research ideas for the subproject stating a possible research question, justification of the project, field sites, methods, and schedule (max. 5 pages including bibliography); a copy of the MA/Diplom degree, a copy of final thesis (Master/Diplom); further documents which prove candidate’s qualifications.
• the names and affiliations of two referees who may be requested to write a letter of recommendation in case the candidate is shortlisted

The employment is as a "Doctoral candidate" according to the regulations of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (DN) of the EU within the DN „Anthropology of Global Climate Urgency“. The amount of the allowance is based on the requirements of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant Agreement and the Horizon Europe - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Work Programme and includes a living and a mobility allowance, if applicable also a family allowance. For more information see also:

https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2021-2022/wp-2-msca-actions_horizon-2021-2022_en.pdf

The employee’s gross salary will be approximately 3269 € per month (without family allowance) or 3816 € per month (with family allowance), depending on the year of employment and the choice of health insurance.

The Doctoral student will be enrolled in the PhD program at the Institute for Social and Cultural Anthropology, Department for Anthropology and Philosophy of Faculty of Philosophy I, MLU Halle-Wittenberg.

Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal suitability and ability. Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants with a graduation not from a German university must provide a Statement of Comparability for Foreign Higher Education Qualifications from the Central Office for Foreign Educational Systems (https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education).

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Asta Vonderau at the following e-mail address:

asta.vonderau@ethnologie.uni-halle.de

Please submit your application by 15.01.2023 per mail to Prof. Dr. Asta Vonderau, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Philosophische Fakultät I, Seminar für Ethnologie, 06099 Halle (Saale) or via e-mail (PDF) stating the reg. no. 4-13018/22-D with the mentioned above documents to: asta.vonderau@ethnologie.uni-halle.de .

The tender is subject to possible budgetary restrictions.