100%; TVL-13, fixed term for three years, starts May 1, 2025 at the latest
Deadline: January 10, 2025
3-Year PostDoc: American Visual History “Documentary Drawing in the 20th Century” (Amerika-Institut, Munich)
The DFG-funded project “Documentary Drawing in the 20th Century” is seeking a PostDoc researcher (100%; TVL-13, for 36 months) with a background in Art History, American History, or a related field. Key responsibilities include runing and researching the section of the project concerned with “documentary drawing in war”, and co-curating the exhibition planned for 2027.
Candidates should have a PhD in Art History, History or a related field, deep interest and expertise in visual culture studies (esp. drawing) and the theory of documentary practices; knowledge of US twentieth century history is a plus. Experience in planning and conducting research, including archival work and organising academic events is expected; previous experience in curation is a bonus. Moreover we are looking for someone with an aptitude for digital research infrastructures (e.g. Omeka, RDMO tools, easydb); overall someone enthusiastic and committed, who is a good communicator and willing to show initiative. Funds for research and conference travel will be available and conducting research towards a second book (Habilitation) within the framework of the project is encouraged. The starting date for the position is no later than May 1, 2025. For more details please refer to the LMU job portal.
Please apply by January 10, 2025
Your application should include:
• Academic CV
• A copy of the PhD or doctoral degree (preliminary document also possible)
• Cover Letter
• A brief statement (no longer than one page) on how you would interpret the sub-project “Documentary Drawing in War”.
Please send all in one PDF document to: Charlotte.Lerg@lmu.de
Direct any questions regarding the job or the application process to the same address. We look forward to hearing from you!