Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity

Goettingen, Germany

Postdoctoral fellows

Deadline 15 August 2009

The Department for the Study of Religious Diversity at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity in Göttingen is seeking Postdoctoral fellows to work in two research programs, comparative study of urban religious aspirations and globalization of religious networks (see www.mmg.mpg.de). Excellent applications outside of these programs may also be considered.

Duration of position: one or two years (can be extended)

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Religious Studies, or Asian Studies

Salary and benefits are according to the German public service payscale (TVÖD Bund) or in the form of stipends.

The Max Planck Society wishes to increase the participation of women wherever they are underrepresented; therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome. Following its commitment to an equal opportunities employment policy, the Max Planck Society also especially encourages handicapped persons to submit their applications.

Applications should include a CV, list of publications, and a statement of research interests. Applicants should arrange for three recommendation letters to be sent to the same address. Applications and recommendation letters should reach by 15 August 2009 at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Religious and Ethnic Diversity Max-Planck-Institut zur Erforschung multireligiöser und multiethnischer Gesellschaften Professor Peter van der Veer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it