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September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
This doctoral project investigates whether groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs in STEM disciplines are primarily attributable to the genius of individual visionary figures or to synergetic team efforts. It aims to analyze at least 50 key examples from the history of science, examining contexts of emergence, participation structures, and moments of creative breakthrough. The project seeks to develop a new understanding of the dynamics between individuality and teamwork in scientific progress and to derive practical implications for research funding, team organization, and innovation policy.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research
• English: Excellent level

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., history of science, medicine, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, or related disciplines)

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Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Valid Until
October 15, 2025
Details
Full-time Duration: 4 years (3+1 model)
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Faculty of Medicine, LMU Munich
Supervisor Email
hfa-office@hector-fellow-academy.de
Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU Munich)
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