Postdoc in Poetry under Censorship and Digital Humanities at the University of Oslo University of Oslo in Norway

Two-year postdoctoral opportunity at the University of Oslo on the ERC-funded project DESCENSURA: A Comparative Study of Poetry under Censorship in the Iberian Dictatorships (1933–1978), led by PI Álvaro Seiça.

This position is a strong fit for researchers working in Literature, History, archival studies, and related digital humanities approaches. The project focuses on literary censorship, especially poetry under authoritarian regimes, with a comparative Iberian perspective. The successful candidate will contribute research on 20th-century Spanish-language literature, archival materials, and fieldwork-informed inquiry.

Eligibility highlights: fluency in Spanish and English is required; a track record in 20th-century Spanish-language literature is expected; experience in literary censorship of poetry and archival studies is important; fieldwork experience is requested. Knowledge of Portuguese and prior engagement with digital humanities methodologies are desirable.

Deadline: 10 August 2026. The position starts on 1 January 2027.

Interested applicants should use the official Jobbnorge vacancy page for full details and application instructions.