Post-doctoral Candidates: Adaptation, Canonisation And/or Cultural Memory in Film, Theatre, Dance, and Other Media

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Departement: Departement Letterkunde
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The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future - a future that you can help to shape.

A full-time or part-time mandate of at least 6 months (up to a maximum of 12 months) will be provided.

**Profile**
- You hold a PhD in Film Studies, Theatre Studies, Dance Studies, Literature or related fields (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.
- You comply with the FWO Post-Doc and/or Marie Sklodowska-Curie Post-doc eligibility criteria.
- You have strong teamwork skills and can work both collaboratively and independently. You are proactive, take initiative, and open to constructive feedback to enhance your professional growth and research career.

**What we offer**
- The planned start date is 1 September 2025 with the possibility of adjusting the start date by mutual agreement.
- Depending on your profile, you will be appointed in one of the following categories:

- ** Postdoctoral scholarship holder**:

- Note: in order to be eligible for 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 post-doctoral scholarship holder) will not be taken into account.
- We offer a full-time appointment for a period of 12 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 a part-time (50%) appointment for a period of 12 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.
- You will do most of your work at Stadscampus (Grote Kauwenberg 18, Antwerp) in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

**Want to apply?**
- A motivation letter
- your academic CV
- Your PhD dissertation (complete or partial, if not yet finalised)
- A two-page outline of your research proposal for a MSCA/FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s _HR Excellence in Research Award_ for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage _diversity_ and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply._