Postdoctoral Position in Literature
University of Antwerp
Belgium

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The Research Centre for Visual Poetics of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Antwerp is seeking post-doctoral candidates with the necessary expertise to write research proposals relating to the topics of adaptation, canonisation and/or cultural memory in film, theatre, dance, and other media.

External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO and/or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate with the best profile (project proposal and CV) acquires a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit competitive research proposals to FWO (Research Foundation - Flanders) and/or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as host institution. The candidate will also be involved in the research group’s research and teaching activities.

A full-time or part-time mandate of at least 6 months (up to a maximum of 12 months) will be provided.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in Film Studies, Theatre Studies, Dance Studies, Literature or related fields (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity, and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.
• You comply with the FWO Post-Doc and/or Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc eligibility criteria.
• You have strong teamwork skills and can work both collaboratively and independently. You are proactive, take initiative, and open to constructive feedback to enhance your professional growth and research career.

What we offer

• The planned start date is 1 September 2025 with the possibility of adjusting the start date by mutual agreement.
• Depending on your profile, you will be appointed in one of the following categories:
• Postdoctoral scholarship holder: 
  • Note: in order to be eligible for this statute, you must have spent at least 12 months of the three years prior to the start date as a postdoctoral scholarship holder abroad and did not work or study in Belgium during these 12 months. Short-term stays (e.g. holidays, participation in conferences, preparation for this stay as a post-doctoral scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
  • We offer a full-time appointment for a period of 12 months.
  • Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• Postdoctoral researcher (contractual)You will do most of your work at Stadscampus (Grote Kauwenberg 18, Antwerp) in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
  • We offer a part-time (50%) appointment for a period of 12 months.
  • Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 24 March 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
• Your PhD dissertation (complete or partial, if not yet finalised)
• A two-page outline of your research proposal for a MSCA/FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship.
• 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 next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following dates in your calendar: 5 May 2025 (selection interviews).
• 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 willems@uantwerpen.be or Timmy.delaet@uantwerpen.be.

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