Doctoral scholarship holder Historical Geography

 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 doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Historical Geography

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Historical Geography. The PhD project (Hic Sunt Dracones) will use innovative techniques to assess the (changing) meaning and location of the countless toponyms or place-names in the landscape that surrounds us. Using historical maps as a primary source, the project will provide innovative answers and methodological solutions to the fundamental question when and under which circumstances toponyms change in meaning and space.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Departments of History and Literature.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in History, Geography or Digital Humanities (or equivalent)  or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• 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.
• You have a strong interest in quantitative (historical) research.
• GIS and/or programming skills (or proven similar technical competences) are a plus.
• You are fluent in Dutch and have an excellent knowledge of English.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period.
• The planned start date is 1 October 2022 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral 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.
• 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.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 15 August 2022 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: (1) a motivation letter, (2) your academic CV and (3) your master´s thesis.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Interviews will take place on September 5 2022.
• 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. Iason Jongepier (iason.jongepier@uantwerpen.be) and/or Prof. Dr. Mike Kestemont (mike.kestemont@uantwerpen.be).

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