BEMÆRK: Ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
The Department of English within the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Classical Reception (Irish Material Culture). The postdoc position is affiliated with the research project ‘Classical Influences and Irish Culture’ funded by the European Research Council.
The postdoc position is a full time and three-month fixed-term position. The position begins on 1/09/2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their personal background.
ProjectThe Classical Influences and Irish Culture research project aims to investigate the sustained diachronic relevance of material from classical Greece and Rome to the formation of Irish identities from the medieval period to the present day. The project is structured around nine central themes: Language; Land; Migration; Troy; Satire; Platonism; Female Voices; Material Culture; and Global Influence. The successful applicant will be expected to produce research related to the Material Culture theme. Applicants are encouraged to consult the project website to gain further insights into how their existing research may intersect with the project themes and complement the strengths of the current project team members.
The successful applicant will also contribute to populating the project database of Classical Allusions in Irish Literature with data related to their research. Training will be provided for data entry; no prior experience is required. The database prototype may be browsed via the project website.
Applicants should be prepared to work as part of a team, and to engage with other team members and invited experts in broad interdisciplinary terms that may or may not relate closely to their own primary field of expertise. All team members will be expected to attend the interdisciplinary events organised under the auspices of the project and will have the opportunity of interacting with experts in various fields who are linked to the project as Research Affiliates or members of the Advisory Board.
The working language for this project is English and no knowledge of the Danish language is required.
Postdoc positionThe successful applicant must have a PhD or equivalent qualifications in a relevant field and will have a demonstrated capacity for conducting excellent research. The main tasks will consist of conducting research related to the project and disseminating this research by giving seminars, lectures and conference presentations as well as preparing peer-reviewed open access research publications. Applicants should indicate their anticipated publication trajectory in their research proposal (see Qualifications). In addition, the successful applicant will contribute to populating the project database as outlined above (The Project).
The main criteria for selection will be the quality of the applicant’s research, the excellence of their research proposal, and the proposal’s relevance to the project.
Teaching and supervisionThis position is 100% research, and no teaching or supervision will be required.
QualificationsApplicants must have a PhD degree or must document equivalent qualifications in a field relevant to Classical Reception and Material Culture. Applicants must be able to document, relevant to the position:
- an internationally oriented research profile within their field
- an outstanding and innovative doctoral dissertation or equivalent publications in an area related to and relevant for the project
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in order to engage productively both within the research team and with external organisations and institutions
Furthermore, it may be considered an advantage if applicants can document:
- a track record of research publications of a high international standard, commensurate with the length of the applicant’s academic career
- an ability to conduct research on relevant material in Irish-languages sources
- experience of participation in national and international research networks
- experience of working at one or more internationally recognised research institutions
Finally, applicants are asked to provide a proposal for research to be undertaken within the stated framework of the research project (max. three pages).
Please note that although the application process can be completed on the Aarhus University system without uploading publications, applications that do not include uploaded publications (maximum five) will not be considered.
Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.
Work environmentActive participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis.
We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained. You can read more about family and work-life balance in Denmark.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU.
International applicantsInternational applicants are encouraged to read about the attractive working conditions and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service and an AU Expat Partner Programme. You can also find information about the taxation aspects of international researchers’ employment by AU.
The departmentThe place of employment is the Centre for Irish Studies at the Department of English, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 4, 8000 Aarhus C, Denmark.
Prospective applicants are invited to view the websites for the Department, the Centre, and the CLIC project.
School of Communication and CultureThe school is a part of the Faculty of Arts. You will find information about the school and its research programmes, departments, and diverse activities on its website.
ContactFor further information about the position, please contact the principal investigator (PI), Isabelle Torrance at itorrance@cc.au.dk .
If you need help uploading your application or have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Arts HR support by email: hsi@au.dk.
Qualification requirementsApplicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.
FormalitiesFaculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities (the Appointment Order).
- Appointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations.
- Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities .
- Further information on the application and supplementary materials may be found in Application Guidelines.
- The application must outline the applicant's motivation for applying for the position, attaching a curriculum vitae, a complete list of published works, copies of degree certificates and examples of academic production (mandatory, but no more than five examples). Please upload this material electronically along with your application.
Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it here: https://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/
If nothing else is noted, applications must be submitted in English. Application deadline is at 11.59 pm Danish time (same as Central European Time) on the deadline day.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
Shortlists may be prepared with the candidates that have been selected for a detailed academic assessment. A committee set up by the head of school is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidates. See this link for further information about shortlisting at the Faculty of Arts: shortlisting
Faculty of ArtsThe Faculty of Arts is one of five main academic areas at Aarhus University.
The faculty contributes to Aarhus University's research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.
With its 550 academic staff members, 240 PhD students, 9,500 BA and MA students, and 1,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.
The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society and the Danish School of Education. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty's academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.
Read more at arts.au.dk/en
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Deadline
23 June 2023
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INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Aarhus Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Jens Chr. Skous Vej 4, 8000 Aarhus C
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 23-06-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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