[H-verkko] Työtä: Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Art and Culture History

[agricola at utu.fi]

Agricolan työpaikkailmoituksiin on lähetetty uusi ilmoitus:
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Postdoctoral Researcher in the field of Art and Culture History
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Aalto University, The Department of Art, School of Art, Design and Architecture
is looking for a

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER in the field of Art and Culture History

for a 2-year-period, from 1. September 2015, or negotiable.

Main tasks and requirements

The Department of Art in Aalto University is looking for a postdoctoral
researcher whose research interests focus on the history of material culture,
design, decorative arts, fashion and textiles. The purpose of the postdoctoral
researcher is to support and strengthen research in Art and Culture History and
related fields at the Department of Art. The duties of the postdoctoral
researcher include

-      Preparing research, and developing, implementing, and leading
projects under the leadership of the Professor of History of Art and Culture

-      Participating in teaching and MA supervision in the areas of art and
culture history, visual culture, material culture and design history

-      Participating in the development and administration work of the
department

 

The postdoctoral researcher will work with the Professor of History of Art and
Culture to develop cross-disciplinary research in the field of early modern
history. Specific research themes may focus on areas such as dress, fashion,
textiles, interiors, design, consumption, production, or global trade. It is
expected that the postdoctoral researcher will create new transdisciplinary and
transnational projects and events, working in collaboration with both
universities and museums. The postdoctoral researcher will also be expected to
pursue their own line of research and publications in related areas.

 

Requirements:

A successful candidate should have

-      Excellent skills in English language

-      Earned Doctorate in art or culture history, or related fields (by
the start of the postdoc position)

-      Experience of interdisciplinary research in early modern history

-      Research and leadership skills

Applying

To apply for the position, please submit your application containing

1)      Cover letter

2)      Your CV

3)      List of publications

4)      Sample of research or publication

5)      2-page research plan for the postdoctoral researcher period

 

Please submit all the material in English through the eRecruitment system (link
'Apply for this job') below, by July 31st 2015. The application materials will
not be returned.

 

Salary and place of work


The salary is determined based on experience and qualifications according to the
salary system of Aalto University. For the postdoctoral researcher, the expected
starting salary is around 3500 €/month. The position is located in Helsinki
metropolitan area.

Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position
open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not
submitted applications during the application period.

For additional information, please contact

Professor Paula Hohti
+358 40 7336 385
firstname.lastname at aalto.fi

Or in recruitment process related questions

HR Coordinator Päivi Niemi
 +358 50 4499 349
firstname.j.lastname at aalto.fi

The advertisement, and instructions on how to apply can be found following this
link: http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/careers/jobs/view/513/

 

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Ilmoituksen lähetti: Paula Hohti <paula.hohti at aalto.fi>
Ilmoitus vanhentuu: 31.7.2015
Lisätietoja WWW-osoitteesta:
http://www.aalto.fi/en/about/careers/jobs/view/513/