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Position
The research group ARCHES (Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences) of the Faculty of Design Sciences at the University of Antwerp is looking for post-doctoral candidates willing to write research proposals that tackle the topic of heritage-making practices of immigrant-background women in Flemish urban spaces.
External and internal post-doc researchers who are eligible to submit an FWO or MSCA post-doc application are invited to apply. The top ranked candidate(s) with the best profile (project proposal & CV) acquire a preparatory post-doctoral research mandate to further develop and submit a competitive research proposal to FWO (Flemish Science Foundation) or MSCA (Horizon Europe Marie Curie fellowships), with the University of Antwerp as host institution.
Profile
- You hold a PhD in Heritage Studies, Urban Studies, Sociology, History or any other relevant field (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You can speak and write fluently in English.
- Knowledge of Dutch is an advantage.
- You comply with the FWO Post Doc and/or Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc eligibility criteria
What we offer
- Appointments are made in one of the following categories, depending on your profile:
- Postdoctoral scholarship holder:
- Note: in order to be eligible in this statute, you must have spent at least 12 months of the three years prior to the start date as a postdoctoral scholarship holder abroad and did not work or study in Belgium during these 12 months. Short-term stays (e.g. holidays, participation in conferences, preparation for this stay as a postdoctoral scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
- We offer a full-time appointment for a period of six months and renewable up to twelve months.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral 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.
- Postdoctoral researcher (contractual)
- We offer:
- either a part-time contract for a period of six months and renewable up to twelve months
- or a full-time contract for a period of six months
- Your gross monthly salary is calculated according to the pay scale for a principal research fellow in the Contract Research Staff category (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, a group insurance, an income protection insurance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- The planned start date is 1 December 2025 or as soon as possible after that date. You will do most of your work at Campus Mutsaard 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 30 June 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV
- a concise research plan based on the project theme (max. 1500 words)
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following dates in your calendar: Wednesday 3 September 2025 (selection interviews).
- For more information about the initial research proposal, see: Research Suzie Thomas | Suzie Thomas | University of Antwerp (click on ‘Heritage from Below’ for further information).
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Dr. Suzie Thomas ([email protected] )
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