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University of Iceland: PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships – Call For Applications

University of Iceland
The Centre for Medieval Studies
PhD and Postdoctoral fellowships
2012-2015

The Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Iceland announces two fellowships in medieval studies: one PhD fellowship and one Postdoctoral fellowship. Both fellowships are for a three-year period starting autumn 2012.

At the University’s centenary in 2011 the University Council decided to strengthen medieval studies at the university by supporting both a PhD and a Postdoctoral scholarship through the newly established Centenary Fund. The fellowships are under the aegis ofthe Centre for Medieval Studies, an interdisciplinary research centre and a platform for all scholars in medieval studies within the University and the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies.

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Medieval Studies

Applicants must have received a PhD degree within the last five years or have submitted a thesis that has been approved for defence. The thesis must be on a topic within medieval studies. Part of the responsibilities of the postdoc fellow (25%) consists in administrative duties within and on behalf of the Centre for Medieval Studies. The application must contain:

  • Description of the planned research (500-800 words).
  • Certified diplomas.
  • Detailed CV.
  • Copies of the applicant’s most important publications.
  • Two letters of recommendation (must be sent directly to Eiríkur Smári Sigurðarson, director of research, School of Humanities, Aðalbyggingu, Háskóla Íslands, Sæmundargötu 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland).

The centre accepts applications within all areas of medieval studies. The fellowship decision is made by the Board of the Centre for Medieval Studies.

PhD Fellowship in Medieval Studies

Applicants must fulfil conditions for PhD studies at the School of Humanities at the University of Iceland and this must be documented in the application. The application must contain:

  • Description of the planned research project (500-800 words). The project shall be within the area of medieval studies in a subject taught at the University of Iceland.
  • Certified diplomas and transcripts of passed university exams.
  • Detailed CV and list of publications.
  • Copies of most important publications, including theses.
  • Official description of grading scale (only for applicants with exams from universities outside Iceland).
  • Two letters of recommendation (must be sent directly to Eiríkur Smári Sigurðarson, director of research, School of Humanities, Aðalbyggingu, Háskóla Íslands, Sæmundargötu 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland).

The centre accepts applications within all areas of medieval studies but will prioritise applications falling within the expertise of the Centre’s members. The Board of the Centre makes the final decision on who receives the grant.

Deadline for applications is 1 May 2012. Applications must be submitted on application forms available at the homepage of the Centre for Research in the Humanities (application form).

For further information consult Eiríkur Smári Sigurðarson via email: esmari@hi.is

Further information on submission and the grants can be found here: http://www.hugvis.hi.is/further_information

University of Oregon: Visiting Assistant Professor of French, Medieval-Renaissance Literature and Culture Romance Languages – Call For Applications

Visiting Assistant Professor of French: Medieval-Renaissance Literature and Culture Romance Languages

Location: University of Oregon, Eugene
Closes: Open Until Filled

The Department of Romance Languages invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of French with a specialization in Medieval and Renaissance Literature and Culture, beginning in Fall 2012. The position is a one-year contract which may be renewed up to twice. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in medieval and Renaissance French literature as well as courses in French language. We seek candidates with a strong publication record, demonstrated excellence in teaching lower- and upper-division French, professional-level proficiency in French and English. Ph.D. in hand by Fall 2012.

Submit letter of application, CV, research sample (publication or dissertation chapter) and three letters of recommendation to:

French Search Committee
c/o Professor David Wacks,
Interim Head, Department of Romance Languages,
1233 University of Oregon,
Eugene, OR 97403-1233.

Review of files will begin on May 1, 2012. Position will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds. The University of Oregon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

To view this listing online visit the following website: http://jobs.uoregon.edu/unclassified.php?id=3827

ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions Distinguished International Visiting Fellowships Program – Call For Applications

ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions Distinguished International Visiting Fellowships Program

Closing date for applications: 14 March 2012

As part of its international research collaboration, ARC Centre of Excellence in the History of Emotions (Europe 1100-1800) (CHE) will fund outstanding international scholars in the field to visit Australian universities and to work with members of the Centre on a research program of their choice.

Visiting fellowships normally last between four weeks and three months. The Distinguished Visiting Fellow will be based at one of the five Australian universities hosting nodes of the Centre (University of Western Australia, University of Adelaide, Melbourne University, Sydney University and University of Queensland), but will normally visit other nodes of the Centre in the course of their stay.

The Fellowship will fund the Visiting Fellow’s return airfare to Australia, accommodation in Australia, and travel between Australian nodes of the Centre. Some living expenses may be negotiated.

CHE is now issuing a call for applications for Distinguished international Visiting Fellowships to be taken over the period 1 January 2013 to December 2014.

Applicants should provide:

  1. An up-to-date academic CV.
  2. A description, no longer than one A4 page, of the proposed research to be undertaken during the Fellowship, including a statement of how the research relates to the Centre’s overall research into the history of emotions in Europe 1100-1800, and the proposed outcomes of the research (eg., part of a monograph draft, draft of an article jointly authored with one or more CHE member(s), development of further research interchange and collaboration programs, and so on). Note: it is expected that ARCCHE support would be acknowledged in any publication deriving from the Fellowship.
  3. The name(s) of CHE staff with whom the applicant wishes to collaborate, the preferred dates of the fellowship, and the preferred ‘home’ university for the duration of the visit.

Applications should be sent via email to: Dr. Tanya Tuffrey, Centre Manager, ARC CoE for the History of Emotions (Europe 1100-1800) (tanya.tuffrey@uwa.edu.au).
Closing date: 14 March 2012

For further information on the Centre’s research programs and projects, see: http://www.emotions.uwa.edu.au/research, or contact the Centre Director: Professor Philippa Maddern (philippa.maddern@uwa.edu.au).

Research Professor (ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions) – Call for Applications

New job opportunity at the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions (UWA), closing 27 January 2012.

RESEARCH PROFESSOR
ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions
• 0.5 FTE
• 2 year fixed term contract
• Salary range: Level D $120,065 – $132,275 p.a.
• Closing Date: 27 January 2012

More information can be found at the UWA Human Resources website

The ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions is seeking a highly motivated, interdisciplinary early modern historian with comprehensive research experience in cultural history, European colonialism and contact history, and the history of emotions. Experience in museological and curatorial studies or practice and high-level competency in one or more languages pertinent to colonising nations will be a distinct advantage.

Preference will be given to a candidate with the ability to conduct and publish independent research but who is also an experienced team player and able to act as supervisor of postgraduate and post-doctoral researchers in the project. Applicants must have a track record, relevant to opportunity, of both independent and collaborative publishing in top quality peer-reviewed journals.

This post is a unique opportunity for the successful applicant to take a leadership role in an exciting project analysing early modern colonialisms, objects and emotions.

For further information about this opportunity please contact Prof Susan Broomhall (Susan.broomhall@uwa.edu.au).

Interested persons are invited to send their CV outlining relevant skills and experience together with a covering letter to tanya.tuffrey@uwa.edu.au by 5:00pm on 27 January 2012.