Doctoral Position (f/m/x) – History of Computing in Latin America

Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesDoctoral Position (f/m/x) – History of Computing in Latin AmericaERC Consolidator Grant “WIRED“| Department of History | Professor Gerstenberger

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.The ERC-funded project “Wired History. Computers, Humans, and the Making of Latin American Futures, 1950s–2000s” [WIRED], led by Professor Dr Debora Gerstenberger in the Department of History, investigates how people and digital technologies have shaped future-oriented projects and institutions in Latin America since the mid-20th century. Combining approaches from the history of computing, Science and Technology Studies (STS), and social, political, economic, and cultural history, the project explores diverse practices of future-making and their material and social impacts.We invite applications for a Doctoral Researcher to study the history of large-scale investments in computer chip manufacturing facilities in Latin America, with a particular focus on Costa Rica, during the 1980s and 1990s. The position is part of a collaborative research environment and entails close cooperation with the Principal Investigator, a postdoctoral researcher, a project manager, and another doctoral researcher.

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The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available from 15 February 2027 on a part-time basis (25,89 hours per week). The doctoral position is to be filled for a fixed term until 14 February 2031. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications and include a cover letter explaining your motivation and suitability to participate in the research group, as well as a CV, a writing sample (MA thesis or recent article), a list of publications (if applicable) and copies of certificates without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.deFor further inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Debora Gerstenberger (debora.gerstenberger@uni-koeln.deFAQs