The project deals with the research cooperation of the member countries of the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA) in the 1970s and 1980s. It aims to provide new insights into CMEA, into the cooperation and competition among socialist countries, and into their actions on the European and global levels. Exemplarily, the project focuses on research cooperation in agriculture and forestry as well as in the field of environmental protection. These areas will be examined from two national perspectives – the GDR and the Polish People's Republic.
The Research Associate will focus on the participation of Polish actors (government, research institutions, scientists and technical experts) in research related to environmental protection within the framework of the CMEA.
Requirements for employment are a completed, relevant university degree with above-average grades (Master Level), an independent working style and the ability to work in a team, as well as the willingness to write a doctoral thesis on the above-mentioned topic. Very good oral and written language skills in German and/or English are required, as well as very good knowledge of Polish, both written and spoken (level C1 or B2 or the willingness to acquire this level within the first year of employment). Ideally, you also have knowledge of Russian.
For further information and queries on the project, please write to martin.bemmann@geschichte.uni-freiburg.de.
We are particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.
Please apply with meaningful documents and supporting evidence (letter of motivation; curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and diplomas; language certificates), citing the reference number 00003580, by 28 February 2024 at the latest. Please apply electronically by using the online application system of the University of Freiburg. You will find a link to it here:
https://uni-freiburg.de/university/jobs/00003580/
Alternatively, you can also send your application to the following address:
University of Freiburg
History Department
Chair for Economic, Social and Environmental History
PD Dr Martin Bemmann
79085 Freiburg
GERMANY