International PhD Position in Critical Audiovisual Heritage, Netherlands

• University or Organization: University of Amsterdam
• Department: Amsterdam School for Heritage, Memory and Material Culture (AHM)
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Temporary employment contract for 48 months
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in: Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the University of Amsterdam, specifically focusing on critical audiovisual heritage and archiving.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a completed Master’s degree in Arts & Humanities with an emphasis on critical audiovisual heritage and/or archiving, or provide a signed letter from their supervisor stating they will graduate before 01 August 2024.
• Demonstrate excellent research skills through an outstanding Master’s thesis and the promise to develop a track record of publishing in high-ranking journals and/or with leading presses.
• Possess a strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research.
• Show enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences.
• Have familiarity with marginalised collections, including but not limited to (post)colonial, subcultural, and community-driven archiving initiatives, and/or questions of restitution/repatriation.
• Demonstrate familiarity with or a demonstrable interest in Critical (Digital) Heritage approaches, involving a collaborative, community-driven component.
• Have a good command of English and other languages relevant to the archival research laid out in the PhD project proposal.

Please note that candidates who already hold a doctorate/PhD or are working towards obtaining a similar degree elsewhere will not be admitted to a doctoral programme at the University of Amsterdam.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit the following information in one PDF by uploading it in the required field ‘CV’:

• A letter and full academic CV
• A list of all Master-level modules taken, with an official transcript of grades
• A research proposal of 800-1000 words, demonstrating how the candidate would approach the project
• The names and email addresses of two references, including the advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee.
• Applicants must complete the online application form to achieve this funding programme.

Benefits

• Temporary employment contract for 48 months, with a starting date of 01 September 2024.
• Salary ranging from €2,770 to €3,539 gross per month, depending on relevant experience.
• Tuition fee waiver for PhD candidates.
• Free access to courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and the Dutch National Research Schools.
• Opportunities for further professional development and education.
• An inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

For further questions about the position or the department, please contact Dr. Asli Ozgen ([email protected]) or Dr. Christian Olesen ([email protected]) during office hours.

Applications will be accepted until 28 April 2024, and the first round of interviews is expected to be held in May 2024.