2−4 Positions as Researcher in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies

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The Linnaeus University Centre for Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies announces two or four fulltime positions as researcher in colonial and postcolonial studies (including, but not limited to, archaeology, comparative literature, ethnology, philology and history) lasting between one and three months during the autumn semester 2024. The earliest possible starting date for each of the positions is 1 August 2024 and the last possible end date is 31 December 2024.

Subject area for the position
The main subject area is Colonial and Postcolonial Studies but the appointment will be made in one of the following subjects. 

Department of Cultural Sciences: Archaeology, Comparative Religion, Cultural Sociology, Geography, History, Human Geography, Library and Information Science, Philosophy.

Department of Film and Literature: Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Film Studies.

Department of Languages: English Language, Literatures in English, French Language, Literatures in French, German Language, Literatures in German, Spanish Language, Literatures in Spanish. 

Location until further notice: Växjö, Sweden

The university may be able to subsidise the relocation costs (travel and costs for visas and permits) for the applicant (not including family members); this applies mainly to applicants from the Global South.

Form of employment and hours: The position is limited in time to between one and three months. The position is full time unless otherwise agreed upon. 

For more information about employment and working conditions at Linnaeus University, please see the university website.

Starting date: 1 August–1 December 2024.

End date: 31 August–31 December 2024

Job description
To read the entire ad with job description and information about the context of the position, please visit Linnaeus University’s job page.

Further information
For further information about the position and the expectations of the successful candidates, please contact one of the following:

Director of the Linnaeus University Centre for Concurrences in Colonial and Postcolonial Studies, Professor Stefan Amirell, stefan.amirell@lnu.se.
Head of the Department of Cultural Sciences: Fredrik Hanell, fredrik.hanell@lnu.se
Head of the Department of Film and Literature: Piia Posti, piia.posti@lnu.se
Head of the Department of Languages: Anna Greek, anna.greek@lnu.se
HR partner: Maria Furbring, maria.furbring@lnu.se

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We welcome your application no later than 15 May 2024!


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Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 24.00 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.