Dagmar Schäfer

Postdoctoral Scholar opportunity at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, within the Department Artifacts, Action, Knowledge led by Dagmar Schäfer . The project focuses on migratory expertise and practices of knowledge transmission , with a strong emphasis on the history of educational experiences connected to migration trajectories . The research agenda is especially interested in intersectional approaches to how economic mobility and gender shape educational experiences of Asian immigrants in East and Southeast Asia over the longue durée , and how these compare with more contemporary forms of community-building and knowledge transmission among Asian peoples in Europe . The post also highlights a subfocus on disaster studies . This is a two-year postdoctoral employment position with an employment contract, paid at TVöD-Bund E13 . The institute is part of the Max Planck Society and offers an international research environment, interdisciplinary exchange, and standard employment benefits. Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a completed PhD by the start date in a relevant field such as history, history of science, migration studies, geography, science studies, or related humanities fields. The role expects solid empirical research skills, experience in migration/diaspora or knowledge-related research, familiarity with Asian and European history, publication experience, and excellent English and German. Knowledge of a relevant regional language is also desirable. Application deadline: 2026-06-07 at 23:59 CEST. Applications must be submitted electronically through the application portal only.