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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=DE link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif'>***Apologies for cross-posting***<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class=Default><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt'>2 PhD Positions in the field of Security Studies and/or Social Studies of Finance </span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>Both positions are part of the externally funded project “Financial Infrastructures and Geoeconomic Security” and are limited until 31.12.2025 at the Chair of Sociology with a Focus on General Comparative Studies, Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Cultural Studies. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>The interdisciplinary Collaborative Research Centre/Transregio 138 “Dynamics of Security – Forms of Securitisation from a Historical Perspective” at Justus Liebig University Giessen and Phillips University Marburg studies the historical development of understandings of security and their entanglement with political processes and institutionalisation under varying historical circumstances. The announced researcher positions are affiliated with the Centre’s sub-project C05 “Financial Infrastructures and Geoeconomic Security” lead by Andreas Langenohl and Carola Westermeier. The sub-project pursues different empirical perspectives. It investigates firms of the digital economy that offer services in the field of international financial transactions and are increasingly based in the European Union, in Russia and in China, and entertain relationships with governments and administrations in these areas. The project also analyses the changing role of central banks as traditional providers of payment and transaction infrastructures, which in their turn maintain close relationships with political and government institutions. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>Your tasks at a glance </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Original research within the research agenda of the sub-project C05, in particular, investigation into forms of cooperation between political and administrative actors and institutions on the one hand, and commercial enterprises in the field of international transaction and payment systems on the other hand, with a particular focus on Russia and/or China <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Presentation of research at national and international conferences as well as within the Centre <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Supporting the principal investigators of the sub-project in coordinative tasks <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Active participation in the Centre’s events and research units <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>In addition to working on the project, there is the opportunity to pursue a doctorate. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>Your qualifications and competences </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• You hold a very good or excellent Master’s (or equivalent) degree in the field of the social sciences or adjacent fields <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Your study record demonstrates a thematic focus on the field of critical security studies, the social study of finance, or political economy <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Additional knowledge of the geopolitical role of Russian and/or Chinese actors, institutions and companies in the field of international payment and transaction systems would be beneficial <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>Our offer </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• The opportunity to conduct research in an interdisciplinary and international context and, including resources for research, travel <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Comprehensive support for your PhD project <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Family-friendly working environment (flexible working hours, with the possibility of also working from home) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Free use of regional public transport (LandesTicket Hessen) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments and 30 days of paid annual leave <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Andreas Langenohl or Dr. Carola Westermeier via e-mail (</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>andreas.langenohl@sowi.uni-giessen.de</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>; </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>carola.westermeier@staff.uni-marburg.de</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>). <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>You want to break new ground with us? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>Apply via our </span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>online form (https://www.uni-giessen.de/karriere/stellenangebote/application) </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>by <b>January 4</b></span><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:6.5pt'>th</span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>, 2022 </span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>indicating reference number 664/03. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>Your application contains <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• A cover letter <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Your curriculum vitae <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Relevant certificates <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• Master or Diploma thesis, including reviews if available <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'>• One-page outline in which you describe your perspectives on the research project <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%'>We look forward to receiving your application. </span><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Carola Westermeier <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>--------------------------------------------------------------<br>Dr. Carola Westermeier <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Visiting Professor of International Relations and International Political Economy | Goethe-University Frankfurt <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Research Associate </span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'> | </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance (AISSR, FMG) </span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>| </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>University of Amsterdam<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Editorial Team </span><a href="http://financeandsociety.ed.ac.uk/"><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Finance and Society Journal</span></a><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'> <span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>carolawestermeier.org </span><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>| </span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Twitter: @C__West<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>*</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Safe assemblages: Thinking infrastructures beyond circulation in the times of SARS-CoV2. <i>Journal of International Relations and Development</i>, online first 2021, with Andreas Langenohl. </span><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/s41268-021-00240-0"><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Link</span></a><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>*</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Money is data – the platformization of financial transactions, in: Information, Communication & Society, 23:14 (2020), 2047-2063, </span><a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1369118X.2020.1770833"><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Link</span></a><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'> (open access) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:normal'><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>*</span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:DE'>Between Public and Private: The Co-production of Infrastructural Security, in: Politikon, 47:1 (2020), 62-80, with Amina Nolte, open access </span><a href="https://pure.uva.nl/ws/files/53244995/11_30_2020_Between_Pu.pdf"><span lang=EN-US 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