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PhD positions Graduate School for the Humanities: Culture Studies (3,6 fte), University of Groningen

Voornaam: 
D.J.
Naam: 
Wolffram
E-mailadres: 
d.j.wolffram@rug.nl
Titel: 
PhD positions Graduate School for the Humanities: Culture Studies (3,6 fte)
Werkgever: 
University of Groningen
Uiterste inschrijvingsdatum: 
01/03/2012
Functie
Functieomschrijving: 

Faculty of Arts
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage what are currently 27,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

The Graduate School for the Humanities offers 4 positions to graduates in the Arts, within the field of the Institute for the Study of Culture/Literature (ICOG). Candidates submit a research proposal (max. 1500 words), related to one of the four themes:

  • History and theory of politics
  • Communication and media
  • Transnational literary culture
  • Arts and society

Candidates are expected to complete a PhD thesis within a four-year period. Candidates and their proposals will be judged on:

  • individual research qualities of the candidate
  • originality of the research proposal and relation to one of the themes mentioned above
  • quality of the proposed methodology incl. sources
  • prospects of completion within 4 years
  • feasibility of supervision from existing research fields within the Faculty of Arts.

 

Functieprofiel: 
  • MA degree in a relevant discipline with above-average results (indicative: at least 7,5 (out of 10) average at MA-level, with at least 8 or higher for MA-thesis)
  • strong motivation to complete a PhD thesis in four years
  • proven affinity with chosen subject
  • indication of research preferences and strategies for the elaboration of the PhD
  • proven research abilities
  • fluency in written and spoken English (TOEFL 620, IELTS 7,5, Cambridge Advanced CAE).
Aanbod

The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,042 gross per month in the first year to € 2,612 gross per month in the fourth year (figures based on full employment). The appointment is temporary for a specified period of four years.

Affiliation
The four PhD candidates will be affiliated with and enrolled in the research training program of the Graduate School for the Humanities. A staff-member of the Faculty of Arts will be the principal supervisor ('promotor'). The positions require residence in Groningen, 36 hours/week research and research training, and must result in a PhD-thesis. After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidates' results and the progress of the project to decide whether the employment will be continued.

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How to apply
Please adhere to the guidelines of the 'GSH format for applications' to write your application. See:
Send us your entire application in just 1 pdf-file please + motivation letter in a separate file. Incomplete dossiers will not be taken into consideration. Interviews with a selection of the best candidates will take place in the course of May.

Starting date of the PhD projects: 1 September 2012.

You may apply for one of these positions before 1 March 2012, 24:00 CET.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Additionele informatie
Prof. D.J. Wolffram, Academic Director of the Graduate School of Humanities, +31 50 3637699, d.j.wolffram@rug.nl

Ms M.R.B. Wubbolts, MA (for practical information), Coordinator of GSH, +31 50 3637336, m.r.b.wubbolts@rug.nl

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