Location: | Aarhus - Denmark |
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Salary: | Not Specified |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 18th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 12th September 2024 |
The Department of History, School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University invites applications for a fixed-term postdoctoral position in medieval history, lasting for three years. The position is full-time (37 hours/week) and begins on 01.01.2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Aarhus University is keen for its staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their personal background. Members of the academic staff at the School of Culture and Society are expected to contribute to a vibrant, enjoyable and friendly work environment. We emphasise the importance of active participation in the daily life of the department.
Place of employment
Nobelparken, Jens Chr. Skous Vej, 8000 Aarhus C. The successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.
The position
The position is affiliated with the AUFF research project “Undeutsche - racism as social practice in Medieval Prussia and Livonia” (link) headed by Professor Cordelia Hess. The research project studies the development of concepts of race and racism in the colonial contact zones in Eastern Europe, namely, the historical landscapes and territories of Pomerania, Prussia and Livonia. The postdoc project will specifically work with the sources of the urban administrations in the region during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
Qualifications and requirements
The successful applicant is expected to:
Applicants for this position must hold a PhD degree in History or related fields (Medieval Studies, European Studies etc.) or be at PhD level, and must be able to document:
Ideally, applicants should also be able to document:
Teaching
The position will involve some teaching as agreed upon with the department head and the PI of the project.
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