Predoctoral Position – Lise Meitner Group “Coded Objects”
Institution: Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz – Max-Planck-Institut
Location: Florence, Italy
Application Deadline: May 30, 2025, 12:00 pm CET
Start Date: Earliest possible from September 2025
The Lise Meitner Group “Coded Objects”, led by Anna-Maria Meister at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz (KHI) – Max Planck Institute, invites applications for a Predoctoral Position (M/F/D).
This opportunity is aimed at advanced doctoral students from architecture, design, the arts, and humanities whose research intersects with the themes and methodologies of the “Coded Objects” group. This is a residential position based in Florence, Italy.
About the Position
- Conduct independent research within the Lise Meitner Group framework
- Actively participate in group activities and contribute to collective outputs
- Organize workshops, visits, and other research-based events
- Maintain and develop a shared research library and methods collection
- Engage in collaborative scholarly work with international peers
Eligibility
- Doctoral candidates in the advanced stage of their dissertation (from any university worldwide)
- Must demonstrate how residency in Florence enhances their research
- Endorsement from doctoral advisor required
- Strong command of English (for academic discourse)
Remuneration & Benefits
- Salary in line with 65% TVöD Bund E 13 + social benefits (or equivalent via German Embassy in Rome)
- Full access to KHI facilities: library, Photothek, personal desk, research budget
- Participation in a vibrant scholarly community
Application Requirements
- Applicants must submit the following as PDF files via the online portal:
Cover letter outlining research fit and proposed funding period - Research project proposal (max. 1000 words) with bibliography
- Curriculum vitae including publication list (incl. forthcoming work)
- One reference letter (may be sent directly to annaluise.schubert@khi.fi.it)
- Proposal for collective output or activity (max. 500 words), such as a workshop, publication, digital project, or exhibition, aligned with the research group’s focus
Diversity & Inclusion
The Max Planck Society and KHI are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Applicants from non-traditional academic paths and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
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