Job offer on literary translation in the Netherlands during the German Occupation (1940-1945)

Nantes Université; France; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading university in France is seeking a full-time Postdoc scholar to join the ERC Advanced Grant program on literary translation during WWII. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Comparative Literature, proficiency in Dutch and English, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary research. This role offers a salary starting at €2,271 gross per month, aiming for a start date of December 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Dutch as well as strong command of written and oral English required.
• Ability to work with a team and demonstrate initiative is essential.
• Experience in data collection and archival work is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Investigate literary translation policies during the German Occupation.
• Join the ERC Advanced Grant program 'TranslAtWar' and contribute to its objectives.

Connaissances

Proficiency in Dutch

Proficiency in English

Basic knowledge of French

Ability to synthesize large corpuses

Writing skills

Data collection experience

Experience in digital databases

Experience of archival work

Teamwork skills

Sense of initiative

Responsiveness

Formation

PhD in Comparative Literature or European Literature

Description du poste

Overview

Organisation/Company Nantes Université
Department Loire Atlantique
Research Field Literature » Comparative literature
Literature » European literature
Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions Postdoc Positions
Country France
Application Deadline 19 Oct 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract Temporary
Job Status Full-time
Hours Per Week 35
Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC
Reference Number 101052360
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Faculty of Modern and Comparative Literature at Nantes Université invites applications for a temporary full-time position.

The candidate will join the ERC Advanced Grant program “TranslAtWar” (Literary Translation at War – Mapping WW2 in Europe 1939-45) supervised by Pr. Christine Lombez and funded by the European Union.

For this call, we invite applicants to submit a proposal investigating the official policy and actual practice of literary translation in the Netherlands during the German Occupation (1940-1945), with a focus on translators, censorship, translation policies and dissemination strategies. Particularly welcome will be interdisciplinary profiles with a solid knowledge of history, cultural, translation and literary history of the period, in the Netherlands and beyond (the Flemish part of Belgium for instance).

A proficiency in Dutch as well as a good command of written and oral English is required for this position. Some knowledge in French would also be appreciated.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field: Literature » Comparative literature

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Research Field: Literature » European literature

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD in comparative literature & / or European literature is mandatory

General, theoretical or disciplinary knowledge:

• Good knowledge of English and Dutch. A proficiency in French will also be appreciated
• Ability to synthesize large corpuses
• Writing skills

Operational skills:

• Data collection experience
• Experience in digital databases
• Experience of archival work

Self management skills:

• Be able to work with a team / network
• Sense of initiative
• Responsiveness
• Ability to get involved in different working groups and work packages

Specific Requirements

Particularly welcome will be interdisciplinary profiles with a solid knowledge of history, cultural and literary history of the period

Languages: DUTCH Level Excellent

Languages: ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages: FRENCH Level Basic

Research Field: Literature » Comparative literature; Literature » European literature

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

Additional Information

Based on experience, with a minimum of €2,271 gross per month

Eligibility criteria

Educational background and/or qualification: Training and/or PhD degree in Comparative Literature or European Literature. The candidate must also fit with the skills / qualifications listed above.

Your application file must be sent by email to [e-mail] and include:

• Your Curriculum Vitae
• A cover letter
• At least a scientific article as main author
• Your PhD degree diploma
• A letter of recommendation

The following additional documents would be appreciated:

• List of publications

After the examination of the application files received, the selected candidates will be contacted by email for the job interviews. The selection committee will also send an email to the non-selected candidates.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 19 October 2025

Date of the recruitment committee: Week 45 (between 3rd and 7th November 2025)

Composition of the selection committee: Christine LOMBEZ (Nantes Université) - Julia CHAMPAGNAC (Nantes Université) - additional members to be detailed later

Desired start date: 1 December 2025 (Week 49 at the latest)