Postdoctoral Researcher — African Literary Studies & Archives

0002024129; Elsene; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Homeworking options

Telework allowance

Internet fee

35 days leave

Hospitalisation insurance

Transport reimbursement

Campus restaurants

Sport facilities

nursery near campus

Learning platforms

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Literary Studies, focusing on Uganda and East Africa (1945–1968), with travel to archival sites. This is for the ERC AFROPRESS project; you will deliver research outputs, help organise workshops, and assist the PI in administrative and teaching matters.

Home base is the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene); the university offers extensive benefits and a diverse, open working

Qualifications

• PhD in Literary Studies with a strong research profile.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual research on literary/cultural/political magazines in Uganda (1945–68).
• Contribute to ERC AFROPRESS outputs: papers, journals, and a special issue.
• Collaborate on workshops, conferences and related academic events.
• Submit a funding proposal for a follow-up mandate.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in administrative and teaching matters.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Research ability

Education

Doctoral degree in Literary Studies

Job description

Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher in Literary Studies, focusing on Uganda and East Africa (1945–1968), with travel to archival sites. This is for the ERC AFROPRESS project; you will deliver research outputs, help organise workshops, and assist the PI in administrative and teaching matters.

Home base is the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene); the university offers extensive benefits and a diverse, open working