Two PhD candidates
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Key responsibilities
Carry out an original research project relating to one of the mining centres. Gather empirical data in southern Africa. Conduct library and archival research in Europe and southern Africa. Participate in three periods of field research of 3 months, 12 months and 1 month in southern Africa. Use visual and digital methods. Submit monthly reports, some of which will be used as blogs on the project website. Submit a PhD thesis within four years, publish at least one peer-reviewed journal article, and one article in a project-related edited volume. Attend the meetings of the ASCL Graduate Programme African Studies Comply with the rules and regulations of the ASCL PhD programme and the Leiden University Humanities Graduate School. Co-organise and participate in academic and public events. You will be part of a team comprising two PhD candidates, and the principal investigator. The team will collaboratively address the larger theoretical questions posed by the project through reading groups, co-writing projects, and academic and public events. The entire team is expected to reside in the Netherlands and work from Leiden for the duration of the project except for the fieldwork periods.Selection criteria
The candidate should hold at least a master’s degree with distinction in either History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Sociology, Cultural Studies or other relevant discipline in the social sciences or humanities from an institution compatible to Dutch University level. The candidate must have a demonstrable interest in history, mineral extraction, and environmental affairs. The candidate must be prepared to conduct archival research as well as field research. Willingness to travel, including for fieldwork. Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands for the duration of the position. For one of the positions it will be necessary for the student to be able to read and speak German. English language proficiency:IELTS: academic modules only. Minimum score 7.0 overall, and a minimum score of 7.0 is required for each of the four components. (Not accepted: IELTS General Training or IELTS Indicator.).TOEFL: internet based (IBT): Minimum score 100 overall, a minimum score of 25 is required for each of the four components. (Not accepted: TOEFL My Best ™ scores (multiple test scores combined), TOEFL Essentials™, institutional tests such as ITP.).Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Minimum score 185. You can be exempted from submitting one of the above-mentioned English test results if:You have an International Baccalaureate™ Diploma (IB DP) taught in English.You completed your secondary or higher education in the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except French-taught programmes in Canada) Singapore, South Africa or Malta.Dutch PhD candidates with pre-university education (vwo) level English.English taught MA programme at a Dutch research university.In exceptional cases, PhD candidates who otherwise qualify for an exemption but whose application documents cast doubt on their English proficiency, may be asked to take an English test. Demonstrable fieldwork experience on the African continent. The ability to work independently, and as part of a team. Applications by candidates who already hold a PhD degree, or who are enrolled as PhD candidate at the time of applying will not be accepted.What we offer
You can expect an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located just steps away from Leiden’s lively city centre or the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your health and vitality, for example with the fun activities we organise through Healthy University. An employment contract for (38 hours per week) as a PhD candidate, initially for a period of 1 year, with the possibility of extension for 3 years after a positive evaluation. This contract falls under the Collective Labour Agreements (CLA) of Dutch Universities; A salary of a minimum of € 2872 and a maximum of € 3670 gross per month, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours) (scale P); with increments based on the CLA. A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP; Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week. Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for a sabbatical or paid parental leave. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription or bicycle scheme, and we also offer child-care options; If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands; A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop and a mobile telephone (if applicable for the position). What we find important
The African Studies Centre and Leiden University aim to be an inclusive community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to develop to their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High-quality education and research means inclusive education and research.
Applications
Please submit your application online no later than 15 October 2024 via the blue ‘Apply now’ button at the top and bottom of this webpage.
Please ensure that your application includes ALL of the following documents:
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Applications will be reviewed before 15 November 2024. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview either at the Centre in Leiden or online, at the end of November or beginning of December 2024.
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.
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