The Center for the History of Emotions, led by Prof. Dr. Ute Frevert,
has two vacant positions for a Student research assistant
Starting date: 1 January 2020 or later

1st Position (20 hours per month)
Support of the research project “Feeling the Way through with Sound: Social Warmth, Critical Feeling, and Affective Trance in North African Popular Islamic Rituals” of Dr Tamara Turner

Responsibilities:
- Bibliographical research mostly in English and French primary and secondary sources
- Independent excerption of primary and secondary sources
- Sourcing of literature

Requirements:
- Enrolment as a student (PhD students are NOT eligible) in a Berlin or Brandenburg (county) university
- At least two study semesters in history or related field of study
- Knowledge of English and French essential (good reading skills)
- Knowledge of Arabic desired
- High personal motivation, ability to work independently and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and to work without direct supervision

2nd Position (20 hours per month)
support of the research project “Love and Labour in the City: Romantic Love and Delhi’s Workers, c. 1950s to the present” of Dr Rukmini Barua

Responsibilities:
- Bibliographical research in English and Hindi primary and secondary sources
- Independent excerption of primary and secondary sources
- Sourcing of literature

Requirements:
- Enrolment as a student (PhD students are NOT eligible) in a German university
- At least two study semesters in humanities or social sciences
- Knowledge of English and Hindi essential (good reading skills)
- High personal motivation, ability to work independently and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and to work without direct supervision

To apply please send:
- A copy of your curriculum vitae
- A cover letter outlining your research interests and why you think you are suitable for this position
- A copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (Abiturzeugnis)
- If available, evidence of academic achievement

The Max Planck Society strives for gender and diversity equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.

Please send your applications by 31 October 2019 to Karola Rockmann, preferably by e-mail to: rockmann@mpib-berlin.mpg.de. Please attach only one PDF file that contains all application documents. Receiving of applications will continue until the position is filled and evaluation of applicants will start on a first-come-first-serve basis. We are kindly asking you to submit your application without a photo.