Doctoral scholarship holder Built heritage studies

17 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Antwerp

Research Field

Architecture » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

5 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp  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 Department of Heritage in the Faculty of Design Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Built Heritage Studies.

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of built heritage, and in specific, industrial heritage. The PhD project aims to fill the gap in research by studying the role of patronage/management in life cycle of industrial sites facing neglect through deindustrialization and those that are adapted to new uses. It responds to the following research questions: What kind of management models prevail in the life-cycle of industrial sites in different geographies and what is the impact of each model on the sustainable adaptive reuse? In the life cycle of an industrial site, what is the frequency of changes in the management structure, are there temporal commonalities that could lead to a pattern of transformation? Depending on the different types of management, who is excluded from the current heritage narratives? What kind of conflicts these omissions create? Whether these narratives find a means to surface in interpretations and scenography in the adaptive reuse?
• You develop scientific knowledge that has the potential to be translated into strategic insight and/or guidelines for management of industrial heritage.
• You will collaborate with colleagues within the Built Heritage group of Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) and the H2020 CONSIDER Project.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project both independently and with your promotor Prof.dr. Yonca Erkan.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for ARCHES (Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences) Research Group.

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in heritage studies or a related discipline (architecture, architectural conservation, urban planning, etc.) or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• You have fluency to at least B2 level in English. Dutch, German and French is also desirable but not essential.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision .
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies .
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• It is desirable that you have worked within the cultural heritage sector or a similar field.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
• The planned start date is 15 March 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts  for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• 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 Campus Mutsaard in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here .

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 5 February 2024 (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
• 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.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions  or send an email to [email protected] . If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact please contact Yonca Erkan, Professor of Heritage Studies ([email protected] ).

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award  for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity  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.

Requirements

Research Field

Architecture

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Antwerp

Country

Belgium

City

Antwerp

Postal Code

2000

Street

Prinsstraat 13

Geofield

Where to apply

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Contact

City

Antwerp

Website

https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/

Postal Code

2000

STATUS: EXPIRED