Postdoctoral position at the Department of History, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University
3 days ago
The Department of History, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University invites applications for a fixed-term postdoctoral position in medieval history, lasting for three years. The position is full-time (37 hours/week) and begins on 01.01.2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Aarhus University is keen for its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background. Members of the academic staff at the School of Culture and Society are expected to contribute to a vibrant, enjoyable and friendly work environment. We emphasise the importance of active participation in the daily life of the department.
Place of employment
Nobelparken, Jens Chr. Skous Vej, 8000 Aarhus C. The successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.
The position
The position is affiliated with the AUFF research project “Undeutsche - racism as social practice in Medieval Prussia and Livonia” headed by Professor Cordelia Hess. The research project studies the development of concepts of race and racism in the colonial contact zones in Eastern Europe, namely, the historical landscapes and territories of Pomerania, Prussia and Livonia. The postdoc project will specifically work with the sources of the urban administrations in the region during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Qualifications and requirements
The successful applicant is expected to:
- develop their research within the general framework of the project, in close cooperation with the project team
- present their research at national and international events and publish results in peer-reviewed, international scientific journals in a timely fashion
- actively participate in the daily on-site working environment at Aarhus University
- contribute to research grant applications
- initiate and help to organize research workshops, conferences and other such activities.
Applicants for this position must hold a PhD degree in history or related fields (Medieval Studies, European Studies etc.) or be at PhD level, and must be able to document:
- language skills relevant for the project (Latin, German, and/or a Slavic language)
- the ability and willingness to engage in close collaboration with the team and the local research environment
- fluency in written and spoken English
Ideally, applicants should also be able to document:
- experience of working with medieval manuscripts and archives
- familiarity with postcolonial theories and methods
- experiences in writing research grant applications
Teaching
The position will involve some teaching as agreed upon with the department head and the PI of the project.
In view of this, applicants are asked to submit:
- a project description (maximum three pages) in which they indicate how they will contribute to the overall project. The project description should ideally demonstrate excellent knowledge of the relevant philosophical and empirical literature
- a concise statement of motivation for applying for the position (maximum one page), and
- a maximum of five publications or submitted papers (please note that a list of publications is not enough, the papers must be uploaded with the application)
Professional references or recommendations should not be included. Applicants who are selected for an interview may be asked to provide professional references.
The application must be submitted in English.
Further information
For more information about the position, please contact Professor Cordelia Hess ( ).
For more information about applications, please contact HR supporter Gerd Cecilie Bech Thomsen ( ).
Qualification requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.
Formalities
The Faculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
- Appointments shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
- Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.
- The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and examples of academic production (mandatory, but no more than five examples ). Please upload this material electronically along with your application.
Aarhus University also offers a junior researcher development programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.
If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. The application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.
Department: Historie, fag/History, subject
Deadline: 12 September 2024
Location: Aarhus C Jens Chr. Skous Vej 5
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