Dear list members,



I would like to draw your attention to the following job announcement at Freie Universität Berlin/Germany:


https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/english/japanologie-erc-giannoulis.html


<https://www.fu-berlin.de/universitaet/beruf-karriere/jobs/english/japanologie-erc-giannoulis.html>

Department of History and Cultural Studies / East Asian Studies / Japanese Studies / EMTECH


full-time job limited to 31.07.2022, pay scale grouping 13 TV-L FU reference code: Japanologie/ERC/Giannoulis


Deadline: 29.10.2018



The Department of History and Cultural Studies at Freie Universität Berlin in conjunction with the European Research Council invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Japanese studies in the area of cultural studies, with a focus on the interaction between technology and culture. The candidate will join a European Research Council-funded project titled, "Emotional Machines: The Technological Transformation of Intimacy in Japan", which explores the impact of emerging technologies such as virtual reality, games, vocaloid or affect-sensing machines on social relationships and on the cultural perception of emotions. The project is furthermore investigating how human-human relationships are affected by human-machine interactions and virtual communities. The department welcomes applicants interested in functions and forms of affective bonding to new technologies in a Japanese context.



Job description:


Independent research on functions and forms of affective bonding to
new technologies in Japan


Work with fellow team members toward project goals


Publish in peer-reviewed academic journals, both as a single author
and as part of the research team


Present at academic conferences


Assist with organizing international conferences/workshops



Requirements:

PhD in Japanese studies or related fields (cultural studies, affective sciences, literary studies, game studies, etc.)



Desirable:


Ability to communicate and write proficiently in English

Good Japanese ability

International research experience



Benefits:

Pay scale grouping E13


Use of project equipment, including affect-sensing wearable
technologies and emotion-modeling software

Travel support domestic and international conferences (2-3 per year)
etc.


The following documents should be submitted as a single PDF to elena.giannoulis@fu-berlin.de <mailto:elena.giannoulis@fu-berlin.de>


Required documents:
1. Cover letter
2. CV (including contact information for three professional references)
3. Original research proposal in the area of culture-technology interaction and/or affective bonding to new technologies (3-5 pages)
4. One journal or chapter-length writing sample



*Two letters of recommendation will be requested from short-listed candidates



**Name the application file "EMTECHapp" plus your last name in capital letters: "EMTECHappNAME"


All applications quoting the reference code should be addressed no later than October 29th, 2018 to Prof. Dr. Elena Giannoulis: elena.giannoulis@fu-berlin.de <mailto:elena.giannoulis@fu-berlin.de> or postal to

Freie Universität Berlin
Fachbereich Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften
Ostasien und Vorderer Orient
Frau Prof. Dr. Elena Giannoulis
Hittorfstr. 18
14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

Best regards,

Elena Giannoulis

Prof. Dr. Elena Giannoulis
Freie Universität Berlin
Japanologie/

Friedrich Schlegel Graduiertenschule
Hittorfstr. 18 - Raum 1.15
14195 Berlin
Tel.: +49 30 838 52749
Fax: +49 30 838 4 52749