Post-Doc Researcher

The Arnold Bergstraesser Institute Freiburg is seeking to fill the position of Post-Doc Researcher (75%) on the subject Political Aspects of the Restitution of Colonial Stolen African Art/Cultural Objects; deadline 04 September 2022

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The Arnold Bergstraesser Institute Freiburg (Germany) is seeking to fill the position of

Post-Doc Researcher (Salary Level TVL 13/75%)

Political Aspects of the Restitution of Colonial Stolen African Art/Cultural Objects

The successful candidate is expected to start by the 1st October 2022 and will be appointed for a period of two years.

Your profile:

  • Completed PhD in political sciences, sociology or related subjects 
  • Thematic interest in the field of European-African colonial history and German, French, Belgian or British Africa politics
  • Established publication record
  • Very good English, German, and French language skills
  • Fieldwork experience and willingness to conduct fieldwork in Africa
  • Intercultural awareness
  • Experience in the acquisition and management of third-party funded research projects is advantageous

The position will explore and research the complex political questions in Europe and Africa regarding the preparation, implementation and consequences of the restitution of art and cultural objects, stolen during colonial times. Questions of power imbalances, legitimacy, representation, participation, negotiation processes are to be considered. International, domestic and local dimensions of politics are equally interesting. 

In addition to participating in the ongoing work of the research institute, the successful candidate is expected to conduct their own scientific work (research, publications) in the above mentioned field. In particular, the successful candidate is expected to apply for third-party funded research projects. The position can be increased to full-time through successful grant applications.

There are no teaching or administrative obligations.

The ABI orientates itself on the principles of equality and diversity in its hiring practices. Applications from the Global South and BIPOC-scholars are welcome.

Applications including the usual documents (motivation letter, CV, list of publications) and a short outline of the research interest (max 2 pages) should be sent by the 04th September 2022 in electronic format (one PDF, max. 8 MB) to: sekretariat.abi[at]abi.uni-freiburg.de

For more information contact Dr. Martin Adelmann martin.adelmann[at]abi.uni-freiburg.de or Prof. Dr. Andreas Mehler andreas.mehler[at]abi.uni-freiburg.de

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