Doctoral Researcher in Social Imagining
Join an interdisciplinary research school investigating the practices, dynamics, and historical development of social imagining.
Best for:Best for humanities or social science graduates interested in interdisciplinary research on social narratives and collective imagination.
Overview
The Research School Imaginamics is a collaborative initiative within the Cluster of Excellence at Friedrich Schiller University Jena. It focuses on the study of shared ideas, narratives, and images that shape everyday life and provide social orientation. Doctoral researchers will engage in an interdisciplinary environment involving seminars, workshops, and guest lectures across multiple partner institutions. The programme encourages a deep exploration of how social worlds are constructed through collective imagination. Candidates are expected to contribute actively to the cluster's research activities and participate in the school's professional development framework.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent doctoral research on topics related to social imagining.
- Participate in the Research School's seminars, working groups, and summer schools.
- Engage with guest lecturers and contribute to interdisciplinary workshops.
- Contribute to the cluster's collective research goals and activities.
- Complete a doctoral thesis in either German or English.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in the humanities or social sciences
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (C1); German (B1 recommended)
Instruction: English (70%) and German (30%)
- Strong academic background in humanities or social sciences.
- Proficiency in English at C1 level.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field.
Funding & terms
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Applications should be submitted via email or the official university job portal. Please refer to the cluster website for specific application instructions and current openings.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Proof of language proficiency
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