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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Postdoctoral Researcher in Literary Studies (ERC project AFROPRESS) Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium

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Postdoc

Field of study

Political Science

Funding

Paid postdoctoral contract for 1 FTE for 24 months, extendable subject to positive evaluation; salary linked to government scales.

Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

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Belgium

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Keywords

Political Science
Media Studies
Empirical Research
History
Literature
Special Issue
Cultural Studie
Literaturwissenschaft

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About this position

This postdoctoral position is based in the Faculty of Languages and Humanities at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, within the Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies and the Centre for Literary and Intermedial Crossings. The researcher will join the ERC project AFROPRESS and contribute to its work on literary and related magazines from Uganda, or more broadly East Africa, with a focus on the period 1945-68 and on transnational exchanges.

The role combines independent scholarship with collaborative project work. The appointed researcher will carry out archival and empirical research, including travel to Uganda and other locations to collect relevant material. They will also help produce the project’s academic outputs, such as conference papers, journal articles, and a special issue, while participating in workshops, conferences, and other research events with the team.

The position is situated on the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene), which serves as the home base for the role. The post is embedded in an internationally oriented research environment and forms part of a wider ERC project focused on literary and intermedial crossings.

Funding details

Paid postdoctoral contract for 1 FTE for 24 months, extendable subject to positive evaluation; salary linked to government scales.

What's required

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Literary Studies. Candidates who have completed their PhD but have not yet had their viva may also be considered. Excellent written and spoken English is required, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team is expected. Experience with archival methods or empirical methods is desirable but not required. Familiarity with Uganda’s languages other than English is also desirable. Non-EEA applicants must meet the conditions for obtaining a valid permit for VUB and comply with VUB residence requirements.

How to apply

Apply via jobs.vub.be by 20 January 2027. Upload your CV, motivation letter with a 2-page description of your proposed research, and your diploma if applicable. Ensure one recommendation letter is sent directly by the referee to [email protected] before the deadline.

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