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Postdoctoral Position in Cultural Heritage & Identity at University of Amsterdam, Netherlands 2011

Study Subject(s):Cultural Heritage & Identity
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: University of Amsterdam
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:
-Completed Doctoral degree in a relevant field;
-Publications in peer-reviewed journals or with established academic publishers;
-Excellent academic writing and presentation skills;
-Excellent social and organizational skills;
- Experience with external fundraising is an advantage.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: The research priority area aims to produce research of the highest level in the area of cultural heritage and identity. This entails the study of material and immaterial heritage, of the meaning of heritage in relation to individual, regional, national and supra-national identity and of the new media that preserve and/or visualize heritage. The programme works in cooperation with a broad range of humanities disciplines, academic institutions and heritage institutions in the city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands as well as in an international context. Digital humanities play an important role in the programme. The postdoctoral researchers will execute their research projects within the broader context of the research priority area and will occasionally be called upon to participate in teaching and supervision tasks. The researchers will cooperate with other members of the priority program that have backgrounds in various relevant fields, and contribute to organizing an international conference. Furthermore, the candidate is expected actively to apply for external funding related to the research priority area.

How to Apply: Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: November 28th 2011

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