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Universiteit Antwerpen zoekt 'doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Built Heritage Studies'

The Department of Heritage in the Faculty of Design Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Built Heritage Studies.

Universiteit Antwerpen

Position

  • You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of built heritage, and in specific, industrial heritage. The PhD project aims to fill the gap in research by studying the role of patronage/management in life cycle of industrial sites facing neglect through deindustrialization and those that are adapted to new uses. It responds to the following research questions: What kind of management models prevail in the life-cycle of industrial sites in different geographies and what is the impact of each model on the sustainable adaptive reuse? In the life cycle of an industrial site, what is the frequency of changes in the management structure, are there temporal commonalities that could lead to a pattern of transformation? Depending on the different types of management, who is excluded from the current heritage narratives? What kind of conflicts these omissions create? Whether these narratives find a means to surface in interpretations and scenography in the adaptive reuse?
  • You develop scientific knowledge that has the potential to be translated into strategic insight and/or guidelines for management of industrial heritage.
  • You will collaborate with colleagues within the Built Heritage group of Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences (ARCHES) and the H2020 CONSIDER Project.
  • You will publish scientific articles related to the research project both independently and with your promotor Prof.dr. Yonca Erkan.
  • You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for ARCHES (Antwerp Cultural Heritage Sciences) Research Group.

Profile

  • You hold a Master degree in heritage studies or a related discipline (architecture, architectural conservation, urban planning, etc.) or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
  • You can demonstrate excellent study results.
  • You have fluency to at least B2 level in English. Dutch, German and French is also desirable but not essential.
  • Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
  • Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
  • It is desirable that you have worked within the cultural heritage sector or a similar field.

What they offer

  • They offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
  • The planned start date is 15 March 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.
  • Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
  • You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
  • You will do most of your work at Campus Mutsaard in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
  • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
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  • DEADLINE:

    05.02.2024