Job offer

European Commission; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

L'Université Rennes 2 recherche un post-doctorant en histoire des arts de la scène pour un projet sur la digitalisation de l'historiographie théâtrale. Le candidat contribuera à l'analyse de données historiques, au développement d'approches quantitatives et à la publication de résultats dans un environnement collaboratif. Les compétences en humanités numériques et en visualisation de données sont essentielles pour ce poste.

Prestations

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Qualifications

• PhD en études théâtrales, en histoire des arts de la scène
• Expérience avec des méthodes quantitatives ou computationnelles dans les sciences humaines
• Candidats avec un bon niveau d'anglais et de français souhaités.

Responsabilités

• Analyser des ensembles de données historiques dérivées des programmes de théâtre.
• Développer des flux de travail pour le nettoyage et l'exploration des données.
• Collaborer avec l'équipe de recherche sur la modélisation des tendances artistiques.

Connaissances

Analyse de données

Compétences en humanités numériques

Connaissance de l'histoire du théâtre européen

Visualisation de données

Compétences en programmation (Python, R)

Formation

PhD en études théâtrales ou en humanités numériques

Description du poste

Organisation/Company Université Rennes 2 Department Arts: Pratiques & Poétiques Research Field Arts » Performing arts Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Country France Application Deadline 8 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 36:30 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Reference Number 101097091 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Université Rennes 2 is the host institution of the ERC Advanced Grant project STAGE – From Stage to Data: The Digital Turn of Contemporary Performing Arts Historiography. At the intersection of historiography, digital humanities, and performing arts studies, the STAGE project investigates how computational methods can renew our understanding of mise en scène, institutional dynamics, and artistic practices in post-1945 Europe.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in the history of the performing arts , quantitative cultural history , or digital humanities to investigate how theatre programs – as archival documents and cultural artifacts – can serve as data for analysing artistic, institutional, and aesthetic developments in the 20th and 21st centuries.

The researcher will contribute to:

• the constitution and analysis of a large corpus of performance programs from French and European institutions;
  
• the development of quantitative and comparative approaches to performance historiography;
  
• the implementation of data models and ontologies for describing and linking theatre data (Linked Art).

The position includes opportunities to co-author publications, present at international conferences, and contribute to the collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment of the STAGE project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse historical datasets derived from theatre programmes (e.g. artists, productions, venues)
• Develop and apply workflows for data cleaning, normalization, and statistical exploration
• Design visualizations to support interpretation and dissemination of results
• Collaborate with the research team on modelling and interpreting artistic and institutional trends
• Contribute to scholarly publications and presentations in theatre studies and DH venues
• We welcome candidates with a PhD in theatre studies, performing arts history, digital humanities, or related fields.
• Experience with quantitative or computational methods in the humanities
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g. Python, R, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of European theatre history (1945–today) is strongly desirable
• Familiarity with structured datasets (e.g. CSV, JSON)
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as rawgraphs or D3 is a plus
• Knowledge of ontologies (such as Linked Art) or interest in the Semantic Web is a strong asset
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment
• Languages: Excellent command of English and French

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages FRENCH Level Excellent

Research Field Arts » Performing arts Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

Fixed-term contract (CDD): 1 year, renewable up to 3 years

Net monthly salary: €2,840.72 (INM 718)

54 days of paid leave per year

Access to university infrastructure and research travel support

Selection process

Please submit your application (in English or French) by September 8, 2025, including:

A detailed CV

A cover letter outlining your fit for the position

A copy of your PhD diploma/certificate

Contact information for two referees

Examples of previous work (e.g. publications, GitHub links)

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by September 15 2025 and interviews will be held end of September (remote option available).

Additional comments

Working Environment: The researcher will join the STAGE project team, an interdisciplinary group based at the University of Rennes 2, in close collaboration with partners in computer science, theatre institutions, and digital heritage infrastructures.