Pre- or Postdoc Academic Assistant (m/f/d)

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pYoung Researchers Florence, Italy /p pCultural Studies /p pJob Offer from September 24, 2026 /p pWe are looking for an bexcellent and /bbresearch driven /bb candidate (m/f/d) /b who is positioned to propose a research project that corresponds thematically and methodologically to the research theme of the department bBorders /b. /p pBorders are a fundamental problem of contemporary life: there is a veritable boom in the building of walls and the fortification of borders around the world. Borders have never been static lines, but are mobile, disputed and invisible; they encompass the physical to the intellectual and cultural but mark the differences between our humanity and all that would seem to deny it or contradict it or aim to replace it. Borders have never been static lines, but are mobile, disputed and invisible; they encompass the physical to the intellectual and cultural but mark the differences between our humanity and all that would seem to deny it or contradict it or aim to replace it. /p pThe Academic Assistant (f/m/d) will conduct his/her/their own research within the framework of the new department and of the project bBorders /b. We expect the candidate to be open and capable of moving across disciplinary boundaries and to dialogue with experts in other fields, as well as with contemporary art historians and artists. /p pAlongside excellence in research, the candidate should demonstrate flexibility and readiness to take on responsibilities, commitment to pursuing new insights through original scholarship, international experiences, and capability of working in a group. Candidates must be fluent in English. Additional language skills (preferably active) may include knowledge of one or more of the following languages: Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese. /p h3Application Deadline /h3 pThe deadline for application is bSeptember 30, 2026,



12 pm CET /b. /p h3Starting Date /h3 pbDecember 1, 2026. /b In justified cases, we may also consider later starting dates. The position is offered for bone year, extendable up to three years /b. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 pIn addition to working on an independent research project, the selected candidate will contribute to the scientific activities and help with organizational tasks of the department of Professor de Divitiis. /p h3The Academic Assistant Will /h3 ul licollaborate in the coordination of the works of docs and postdocs working on the project; /li licollaborate with guest scholars, also from other disciplines; /li licontribute to the project's output (publications, databases, digital and other media); /li liplan and organize internal and external meetings, seminars, workshops, visits, trips, annual summer courses, exhibitions or other activities in collaboration with the Director. /li /ul pThis position is bFlorence-based /b. By the start of the appointment, candidates are expected to have taken up residence in Florence. The position may not be held concurrently with another employment or major fellowship award; applicants should not take on other obligations during their employment period. Candidates are expected to contribute actively to the intellectual life of the department and of the institute. /p h3Salary /h3 pIf the requirements are met, we offer remuneration in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund) with corresponding social benefits. If the TVöD is not applicable, adequate remuneration will be paid in accordance with Italian law. /p pThe Max Planck Society is committed to fostering equal opportunities and diversity and welcomes applicants from all parts of society, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disabilities, or sexual orientation. /p pContact: /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

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