Postdoctoral researcher in the history of art, science and media (m/f)

Date of publication: 12. 8. 2022
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The University of Nova Gorica has a vacancy for the position of postdoctoral researcher in the history of art, science and media.
Deadline for applications: 20. 9. 2022

We are seeking candidates interested in working as postdoctoral researcher in art, science and media at the highly research-oriented University of Nova Gorica. The successful candidate will work at the Research Centre for Humanities in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment with direct involvement in international research.

This is a research-only position tied to an interdisciplinary project in the humanities dedicated to the history of identification and identity recognition. The selected candidate will perform research on the history of art, science and media with a special focus on aesthetics, media archaeology, and critical race and gender theory. The main language of the research will be English but the candidate should have reading proficiency in two of the following languages: German, French, Italian, Dutch, Hungarian, Slovenian or any other Central European language.

Eligible candidates should:

  • hold a PhD.,
  • have ability to work independently,
  • have good communication and organizational skills,
  • have good orientation in the wider field of humanities and the discourse of the above-
    mentioned fields,
  • communicate proficiently in academic English,
  • be well-acquainted with digital platforms such as Zoom, bibliographic software and WordPress or similar types of software.

The successful candidate may be asked to occasionally participate in promoting the project in pedagogical and public outreach programs.

The starting date is 1st of November 2022 (earlier start date is possible).

Employment is offered for full-time working hours over a fixed term of 7 months. The contract may be extended by a short period depending on the availability of funding.

The application should include:

  • full-length CV including list of publications, experience with archival research and/or artistic
    achievements (please account for all gaps including parental or other leave),
  • motivation letter with a description of previous work experience and achievements that are
    relevant to above description,
  • one article-length writing sample.

This is an equal opportunities position with preference given to candidates of minority identifications.

Applications with proof of fulfillment of conditions will be accepted up to 20th September 2022, via e-mail to tea.stibilj.nemec@ung.si​.

Applications should be sent as a single email attachment, in PDF format.

Inquiries regarding the application procedure should be directed to Tea Stibilj Nemec by email at tea.stibilj.nemec@ung.si or phone: +386 5 6205 822

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Tea Stibilj Nemec
telefon: 05 6205 822
e-pošta: tea.stibilj.nemec@ung.si