Postdoctoral Researcher within the project "Museum Lab"

2 weken geleden


Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Nederland Universiteit Leiden Voltijd

Key responsibilities

You will conduct historic and/or collections-based research on a museum history topic of your choice; You will publish an article in a peer-reviewed publication on some aspect of your research; You will edit chapters for an edited volume on The Rise of Museums of Modern Art in the 1930s Netherlands and create an index for the book; You will participate in the planning of an international conference "Legacies: Why Museum Histories Matter," including the framing of the program and the invitation of speakers; You will present a paper at the conference "Legacies: Why Museum Histories Matter," based on your research; You will participate in the intellectual life of LUCAS and contribute to the research profile of LUCAS; You will contribute to the organization of the events and outreach activities of the "Museum Lab"; You teach and/or co-teach courses in museum studies in the BA programme Arts, Media and Society (AMS) and MA programmes art history and museum studies; You teach and supervise BA and MA theses on such topics as Museum history and theory, curating collections, politics and ethics in the contemporary museum, and museum futures.

Your profile

You hold a PhD with a specialisation in Art history, museum studies, cultural studies, or anthropology, awarded by the time of appointment, ideally on a topic related to museum history and/or museum theory; You have a personal affinity with museum studies and museum histories; You have experience with or are willing to learn about digital methods in museum presentation and ethical questions surrounding collecting and exhibiting; You have experience with working with archival sources and/or museum collections; You have a proven record of accomplishment in academic publications and public outreach; You possess analytical skills, and a clear and persuasive style of writing; You have full professional working proficiency in English (speaking, writing, reading); working knowledge of Dutch and/or another European language would be an added value; You have proven time-management skills; You are a team player and an independent thinker; In case of teaching duties: You are willing and able to meet the requirements for a Basic University Teaching Qualification (UTQ / BKO) within two years if you do not already possess a Dutch University Teaching Qualification; You live and are officially registered as resident in The Netherlands or are willing to relocate upon starting the position.

In case of teaching duties: UTQ

Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ / BKO). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, they must be willing to obtain the UTQ within two years.

Diversity & Inclusion
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.

Application
Please submit your application via the online recruitment system, via the blue button at the top of this page, latest 21st of June. Applications received via e-mail will not be considered. Your application should include:

A letter of motivation (max. 2 A4) A (short) CV including education, employment history, publications, and organisational experience (max. 2 A4) A proposal for a case-study to be undertaken in the subproject (max. 1 A4) Names, positions, and email addresses of two referees (no reference letters); please list these on your CV rather than filling them out separately in the system.

(Online) interviews will take place in the first half of July 2024.

Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated



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