The International Research Training Group (IRTG) “Diversity: Mediating Difference in Transcultural Spaces”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), accepts applications for
3 doctoral research positions (TVL 13, 50%)
Starting Date: 1st June 2013 – 31st March 2016
Application Deadline: 31st March 2013
About the IRTG “Diversity”
The International Research Training Group (IRTG) “Diversity” is a joint doctoral education program of the University of Trier, Saarland University (Germany) and the Université de Montréal (QC, Canada).
The IRTG “Diversity” proposes an innovative research program in the contested fields of diversity, multiculturalism, and transnationalism by examining paradigmatic changes and historical transformations in interpreting multicultural realities and discourses in North America (Québec and Canada in particular) and Europe (Germany and France in particular) since the 18th century. Focusing on dynamic processes that engender diversity, the IRTG's analytical framework offers new perspectives for transnational and area studies as well as cross-cultural research. Through the transversal analytic lenses of politics, practices, and narratives, the IRTG investigates the mediation and translation of cultural differences in micro-, meso- and macro-level empirical constellations with a special focus on the sliding-scaled spatial zones of Montréal-Québec-Canada-North America and of the Saar-Lor-Lux region – Germany/France – Europe.
Further information on the research agenda, the core research areas, possible dissertation topics and the structure of the program can be found at our website: www.diversity.uni-trier.de
Research-Oriented Curriculum
The IRTG's three-year research-oriented curriculum is based on regular meetings of doctoral students and researchers, including intensive summer and winter schools, a dissertation workshop with external experts, a mid-term international conference, and may include internships in business, public administration, the media, etc. It will provide doctoral students with the competences to participate as leading actors in the vibrant international debate on the social, cultural and political linkages between people, places and institutions crossing nation-state borders and creating local places of diversity.
The IRTG will be situated at the University of Trier. Doctoral researchers are provided office space and access to the research facilities of the participating universities. The doctoral title will be issued by the university where doctoral students are enrolled. If desired, a co-tutelle agreement can be established.
Applications
The IRTG invites the application of highly qualified candidates from diverse fields, including history, political science, literature (Francophone and Anglophone Canadian literature), linguistics, intercultural communication and media studies, philosophy, sociology/cultural anthropology, gender studies and human geography.
Applications can be submitted in one of the three languages of the International Research Training Group: German, French and English.
Applications are due 31st March 2013 and should include the following:
- statement of purpose (no longer than three pages)
- outline of dissertation
- curriculum vitae
- two recent letters of reference
- copies of earned degrees (including copy of higher education entrance qualification)
- proof of language skills (English, French, German)
- writing sample (preferably the MA thesis)
- data survey questionnaire
Candidates with severe disabilities will be given priority in case their qualification level is the same as that of other applicants.
For further information about the IRTG “Diversity” please consult our website at www.diversity.uni-trier.de
Please include all application material in one pdf or zip-file and send your application via e-mail (subject: IRTG Diversity) to:
Prof. Dr. Ursula Lehmkuhl
Universität Trier
Fachbereich III - Internationale Geschichte
54286 Trier
e-mail: lehmkuhl@uni-trier.de