Jacobs University Bremen is a private, state-recognized, English-language research university, offering Bachelor, Master or PhD programs in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The guiding principles are first class research and teaching, international diversity and transdisciplinary cooperation. Jacobs University’s goal is to prepare young talents from all around the world to take on the new challenges in today’s globalized workplace. Currently, more than 1,300 students from over 100 nations live and study on the residential campus.
Jacobs University Bremen in the focus area Diversity invites applications for two qualified PhD students (f/m) (part-time and limited) for two research projects embedded in a larger research project on
"The International History of Rural Development since 1950".
The project is funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and coordinated by Marc Frey (Professor of Contemporary History/History of International Relations, Bundeswehr University Munich) and Corinna R. Unger (Professor of Modern European History, Jacobs University Bremen).
You can find further information on the project at http://ruraldevelopment.user.jacobs-university.de/
PhD Project A: "The World Bank’s Rural Development Doctrines, 1945-2005"
We offer a position as research associate (German payscale equivalent TVÖD E 13, 50 %) for 36 months, beginning on April 1, 2015 and ending on March 31, 2018. Additional funding for research trips to the World Bank Group Archives is available. Project work will be conducted at Jacobs University Bremen and in archives in Europe and the United States.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Historical research on the World Bank’s rural development doctrines and projects within the wider framework of the research project on the International History of Rural Development.
- Composition of a PhD dissertation on the topic, to be submitted to Jacobs University Bremen under the supervision of Prof. Frey, Prof. Unger, and an external supervisor.
- The thesis will be written in English.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent M.A. in modern/contemporary history or a field closely related to the research project on the World Bank and/or the overall research project on the International History of Rural Development since 1950.
- Fluency in English (written and oral), willingness to learn basic German.
- Dedication to team work and independent research.
- Experience with archival work in international organizations is a definite plus.
PhD Project B: “The Green Revolution and Multinational Companies, 1960s and 1970s”
We offer a position as research associate (German payscale equivalent TVÖD E 13, 50 %) for 36 months, beginning on April 1, 2015 and ending on March 31, 2018. Additional funding for research trips to archives in Europe and North America is available. Project work will be conducted at Jacobs University Bremen and in archives in Europe and the United States.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Historical research on the role of multinational companies in the Green Revolution within the wider framework of the research project on the International History of Rural Development.
- Composition of a PhD dissertation on the topic, to be submitted to Jacobs University Bremen under the supervision of Prof. Frey, Prof. Unger, and an external supervisor.
- The thesis will be written in English.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Excellent M.A. in modern/contemporary history or a field closely related to the research project on the Green Revolution and/or the overall research project on the International History of Rural Development since 1950.
- Fluency in English (written and oral), willingness to learn basic German.
- Dedication to team work and independent research.
- Experience with archival work (companies, international organizations) is a definite plus.
How to Apply (both projects):
Letters of application must be received by February 15, 2015, for consideration. Send letter of application, complete vitae, transcripts and diplomas, two current letters of recommendation, writing samples, and other evidence of scholarly abilities in one PDF file to Prof. Dr. Marc Frey (marc.frey@unibw.de) and Prof. Dr. Corinna Unger (c.unger@jacobs-university.de).
Jacobs University is an equal opportunity employer.