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Department: Department of History
Regime Full-time
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The Department of History in the Faculty of Arts is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Modern African History
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in History. The PhD project focusses on the role of women in Informal Cross-Border Trade (ICBT) along the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, from the late 19th century to present. You will use a combination of archival research and oral history interviews.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for Department of History.
Profile
- You hold a Master degree in History, African Studies, Anthropology, Development Studies or a related field, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- Preferably, you have previous experience with fieldwork in Central Africa.
- Preferably, you have previous experience with archival research.
- Preferably, you are proficient in English, French and Swahili.
- Preferably, you can demonstrate a broader interest in the region under study and/or women’s studies.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 2 years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another 2 years.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at Stadscampus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
- The planned start date is 1 March 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 15 January 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV
- a writing sample in English (maximum 10.000 words)
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. dr. Margot Luyckfasseel, Assistant Professor, margot.luyckfasseel@uantwerpen.be.
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure
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