Post-doctoral fellow on women directors and feminism in the media

Updated: 28 days ago
Location: Le Mans, PAYS DE LA LOIRE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2024

29 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Le Mans Université
Department

3LAM
Research Field

Cultural studies » Other
Arts » Visual arts
History » Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

France
Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

29 Mar 2024
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

Description of the research subject

The FEMME ANR project questions the impact of women directors/writers/producers on the transformation of gendered roles on screen and in the film and TV industries. It explores contemporary feminist discourses and theories through their experiences and their films or TV series. FEMME studies the power of female directors, screenwriters and producers to introduce cultural, aesthetic and political changes in the media. It aims to stimulate research on women in film and television, and to engage in dialogue with industry players to advance the cause of gender equality.

Planning research project

The project is divided into 4 work packages over 4 years : Year 1‐2 = construction of the website and data collection throug interviews; Year 1‐2 = study of feminist discourse in film; Year 2‐3 = exploration of festivals ; Year 3‐4 = Making of short flms

Assigned activities and expected results

o Fieldwork (interviews, archival research).
o Classification and archiving of data (digital processing of data and provision of results on a database).
o Dissemination of knowledge (organization of film conferences, participation in Nuit des chercheurs.e.s).
o Promotion of data to different audiences via various media (social networks, publications, radio)
o Logistical and administrative support (meeting minutes, report writing)
o Help with project logistics (website) and administrative follow‐up in conjunction with the coordinator and various departments at Le Mans Université and its partners.

To apply for this position, please consult the job description by clicking on this link
 

The application must include the following documents:
- detailed curriculum vitae
- letter of motivation
- PhD diploma

Applications must be sent to Delphine Letort by 4 pm on April 30, 2024 at the following address: [email protected]


Requirements
Research Field
Arts » Visual arts
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Cultural studies » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
History » Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

o Solid expertise in the field of arts and cinema (aesthetics, context)
o Excellent command of French and English (written and spoken; C1 in both languages)
o Field survey skills (including interviews)


Specific Requirements

The contract is for 24 months.


Internal Application form(s) needed
Job_post doctorant_ANR_FEMME.pdf
English
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Additional Information
Benefits

The gross salary is €2897.09


Eligibility criteria

PhD or equivalent


Selection process

This recruitment will be the subject of a recruitment interview


Website for additional job details

https://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/universite/s-engager-a-nos-cotes/nous-recrutons/c…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Le Mans University
Country
France
State/Province
France
City
Le Mans
Postal Code
72000
Street
avenue Olivier Messian
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://www.univ-lemans.fr/_attachment/nouvel-article-5/Job_post%20doctorant_AN…

Contact
City

LE MANS
Website

https://www.univ-lemans.fr/fr/universite/s-engager-a-nos-cotes/nous-recrutons/contrats-post-doctorat.html
Street

Avenue Olivier Messiaen
Postal Code

72085
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED