Postdoctoraal onderzoeker in Literatuurwetenschappen (ERC project AFROPRESS)
0002024129 · Posted Nov 11, 2026
- Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
- Contract
Lead research activities for the ERC project ‘AFROPRESS’ focusing on literary, cultural, and political periodicals in Uganda and East Africa.
Compensation
In functie van je competenties en eerdere relevante werkervaring, ontvang je een salaris gekoppeld aan een van de barema’s die door de overheid worden vastgelegd.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on literary, cultural, political, or student periodicals in Uganda (or East Africa) between 1945-1968
- Travel to Uganda and other locations for archival and empirical research
- Contribute to ERC project outputs such as conference papers, scientific articles, and coordinate a special issue
- Collaborate with team members on workshops, conferences, and other academic activities
- Apply for a personal follow-up mandate in year 2 (e.g., FWO)
Requirements
- Doctorate in Literary Sciences (or pending defense)
- Nice to have: Knowledge of Ugandan languages