Doctoral scholarship holder in the field of History and/or Sociolinguistics focusing on the Congolese Diaspora in Belgium

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Doctoral scholarship holder in the field of History and/or Sociolinguistics focusing on the Congolese Diaspora in Belgium

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Offer DescriptionLet’s shape the future – University of AntwerpThe 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.The Faculty of Arts is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of History and/or Sociolinguistics focusing on the Congolese Diaspora in BelgiumPosition

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis (in English) on the Congolese Diaspora in Belgium adopting a historical and/or sociolinguistic approach. In doing so, you will conduct qualitative fieldwork in Kinshasa, Brussels and/or the Denderstreek (the axis Aalst-Denderleeuw-Ninove). Your entry into the material will be language use in the community, both in the present and in the past, but you will also be invited to bring in your own interests and insights into the PhD project.
• You will organise your own PhD research and report on your progress regularly, in collaboration with your supervisor.
• You will participate in the

at the Antwerp Doctoral School to support your PhD pathway. * You will present the findings of your PhD research at academic conferences and you will publish in scientific publications.

• You will also communicate your findings to non-scientific audiences.
• You will contribute to attracting national and international research funding.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for The Faculty of Arts.
• You will participate in ongoing research projects and activities at the Faculty of Arts, in particular the research lines of History or Linguistics.
• You will collaborate with colleagues at the Great Lakes of Africa Centre of the Institute of Development Policy (IOB) at the University of Antwerp and with partner institutes in Africa.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in History, Linguistics, Transcultural Studies or in another relevant discipline.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s

. * Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and
. * You are willing and able to adopt an interdisciplinary perspective and consider multiple research methods, such as oral history interviews, participant observation and archival research.

• You are motivated to work actively on your professional development.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of French, Dutch and other languages spoken in DR Congo is an asset.
• Affinity with the Congolese community in migration to and within Belgium is an asset.
• You have strong intercultural competences. You are committed to conducting field research and are able to flexibly adjust to challenging circumstances.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed once for another two-year period.
• The planned start date is 1 September 2025 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the

for doctoral scholarship holders * You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.

• You will do most of your work at the City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp

.Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 10 March 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ‘Apply’ button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
• a motivation letter in English
• your academic CV in English
• a preliminary research proposal for your PhD (500 to 1000 words).
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure. Please note the following dates in your calendar.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the

or send an email to . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact prof. dr. Margot Luyckfasseel (Department of History, ) and prof. dr. Mieke Vandenbroucke (Department of Linguistics, ).The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage 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.Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field History Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Language sciences Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field Sociology Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Antwerp Country Belgium City Antwerp Postal Code 2000 Street Prinsstraat 13 GeofieldContact CityAntwerp WebsitePostal Code2000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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België

Job date

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:51:43 GMT

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