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University of Kiel - Doctoral Researcher in Boundary Studies
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University of Kiel - Doctoral Researcher in Boundary Studies
Profil: A department of Roots
The PhD project will address boundaries in their relation to social well-being in past societies. Boundaries – understood as social, environmental and cultural (and thus material and mental) phenomena – emerge from needs for security, belonging, and identity, but also from exclusion, prejudice, or xenophobia. They shape practices of coexistence, exchange, and movement between people and spaces, and are often linked to ecological conditions. The configuration, transgression, or disruption of boundaries – at, along, or between them – has direct consequences for individual and collective well-being.
Possible central research questions for a PhD project
Which social needs have led to the emergence of boundaries in different past times and places?
How have boundaries changed over time (e.g., stability, permeability, fragility)?
Which social, environmental and cultural manifestations of boundaries (e.g., settlement structures, constructions of identity, inclusion/exclusion) can be identified?
How are interactions between boundaries and parameters of social well-being (e.g., food security, health, participation) reflected?
What is the relationship between “boundaries” and “connectivity,” and how do they influence long-term societal developments (urbanisation, migration, conflict, cooperation)?
The project offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly topical interdisciplinary research that connects questions of political economy, social inequality, identity, and resilience with archaeological and historical data. The dissertation is expected not only to produce empirical results but also to contribute to the general theoretical discussion on boundaries and social well-being.
Required qualifications: Eligible candidates must hold an outstanding degree (MA, MSc or equivalent) in one of the thematic fields/disciplines represented in ROOTS.
This position is part of a joint J ob A dvertisement. For further information and the full Job Advertisement please visit our website:
Contact Information
Contact for applications:
Contact for further information about the position:Annette Haug (ahaug@klassarch.uni-kiel.de), Ulrich Müller (umueller@ufg.uni-kiel.de) and Gerald Schwedler (gschwedler@histosem.uni-kiel.de)
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The PhD project will address boundaries in their relation to social well-being in past societies. Boundaries – understood as social, environmental and cultural (and thus material and mental) phenomena – emerge from needs for security, belonging, and identity, but also from exclusion, prejudice, or xenophobia. They shape practices of coexistence, exchange, and movement between people and spaces, and are often linked to ecological conditions. The configuration, transgression, or disruption of boundaries – at, along, or between them – has direct consequences for individual and collective well-being.
Possible central research questions for a PhD project
Which social needs have led to the emergence of boundaries in different past times and places?
How have boundaries changed over time (e.g., stability, permeability, fragility)?
Which social, environmental and cultural manifestations of boundaries (e.g., settlement structures, constructions of identity, inclusion/exclusion) can be identified?
How are interactions between boundaries and parameters of social well-being (e.g., food security, health, participation) reflected?
What is the relationship between “boundaries” and “connectivity,” and how do they influence long-term societal developments (urbanisation, migration, conflict, cooperation)?
The project offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly topical interdisciplinary research that connects questions of political economy, social inequality, identity, and resilience with archaeological and historical data. The dissertation is expected not only to produce empirical results but also to contribute to the general theoretical discussion on boundaries and social well-being.
Required qualifications: Eligible candidates must hold an outstanding degree (MA, MSc or equivalent) in one of the thematic fields/disciplines represented in ROOTS.
This position is part of a joint J ob A dvertisement. For further information and the full Job Advertisement please visit our website:
Contact Information
Contact for applications:
Contact for further information about the position:Annette Haug (ahaug@klassarch.uni-kiel.de), Ulrich Müller (umueller@ufg.uni-kiel.de) and Gerald Schwedler (gschwedler@histosem.uni-kiel.de)
H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures, reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net.
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