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Call for Applications
Theme: Cultural Transformations and Globalisation
Type: Postdoctoral Positions
Institution: Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Deadline: 28.11.2011
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For the Research Priority Area Cultural Transformations and
Globalisation the Faculty of Humanities at the University of
Amsterdam invites applications for:
2 Postdocs in Cultural Transformations & Globalisation
1.0 FTE (38 hours per week, for 2 years)
vacancy number W11-210
The study of globalization from the perspective of the humanities is
particularly focused on how cultural practices – including
literature, film, new media, the visual and performative arts and
philosophical and other kinds of theorizing – engage with the
increasingly transnational orientation and organization of
contemporary society. Of special concern are the ways in which
everyday experiences of transnationalism generate new forms and
expressions of subjectivity and collectivity. Within this context, we
are looking for a 2-year postdoctoral project that connects one or
more of the four main research clusters of the Faculty’s
globalization program: mobility, sustainability, aesthetics, and/or
connectivity. The project is expected to be theoretically driven by
an interdisciplinary humanities approach, while engaging with clearly
defined objects of analysis and/or conceptual problems. Preference
may be given to candidates working in one or more of the following
disciplines: art history, literary studies, film and media studies,
philosophy, or theatre and performance studies.
Tasks
The postdoctoral researchers will execute their research projects
within the broader context of the research priority area and will
occasionally be called upon to participate in teaching and
supervision tasks. The researchers will cooperate with other members
of the priority program that have backgrounds in various relevant
fields, and contribute to organizing an international conference.
Furthermore, candidates are expected actively to apply for external
funding related to the research priority area.
Requirements
* Completed Doctoral degree in a relevant field;
* Publications in peer-reviewed journals or with established academic
publishers;
* Excellent academic writing and presentation skills;
* Excellent social and organizational skills;
* Experience with external fundraising is an advantage.
Further information
A detailed description of the Research Priority Area can be found on
the website, please see the 'Refer To'-section below. For further
information about the positions please contact Jeroen de Kloet
([email protected]), or the Faculty’s research department at
[email protected].
Appointment
The Postdoc positions will be on a temporary basis for the period of
two years. The starting date will be March 1st 2012 at the latest.
The gross monthly salary will be between € 3195 and 4374
(‘Onderzoeker 3’; salary scale 11, according to the collective labour
agreement Dutch universities) in the case of a full-time position (38
hours/week). Depending on experience and date of completion of the
PhD an appointment as ‘Onderzoeker 4’ (between € 2379 and € 3755;
salary scale 10, according to the collective labour agreement Dutch
universities) may (initially) be necessary. A contract of 0.8 fte is
possible as well. Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are
attractive and include holiday pay and an end of year bonus.
Job application
Applications including a cover letter, complete academic CV, and
project proposal (maximum 1800 words in length) should be submitted
at the latest on Monday November 28th 2011, 08.00 hrs.
Please send your documents to [email protected]. Interviews with
selected candidates will be held on Wednesday December 14.
Please state the vacancy number and ‘strictly confidential’ in the
upper left corner of the envelope or in the subject field of your
e-mail.
Refer to:
http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/11D3B8B5-E2AB-48CD-A2ED8B9CEDAC62CB
Research Priority Area description
http://www.hum.uva.nl/onderzoek/zwaartepunten.cfm
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