Opportunities Postdoc in the field of academic and societal valorisations of virtual heritage Collections, University of Amsterdam Postdoc in the field of academic and societal valorisations of virtual heritage Collections 1 fte (38 hours/week) for two years The research priority area aims to produce research of the highest level in the area of cultural heritage and identity. This entails the study of material and immaterial heritage, of the meaning of heritage in relation to both national and supra-national identity and of the new media that preserve and/or visualize heritage. The programme works in cooperation with a broad range of humanities disciplines, academic institutions and heritage institutions in the city of Amsterdam, the Netherlands as well as in an international context. Digital humanities play an important role in the programme. Further Information A detailed description of the Research Priority Area can be found at the website: http://www.hum.uva.nl/onderzoek/zwaartepunten.cfm. For further information about the position please contact dr. Frans Blom, f.r.e.blom@uva.nl. Tasks The postdoctoral researcher will execute her or his research project within the broader context of the research priority area and will occasionally be called upon to participate in teaching and supervision tasks. The researcher will cooperate with other members of the priority program that have backgrounds in various relevant fields, and contribute to organizing an international conference. Furthermore, the candidate is expected actively to apply for external funding related to the research priority area. Requirements Completed Doctoral degree in a relevant field Publications in peer-reviewed journals or with established academic publishers Excellent academic writing and presentation skills Excellent social and organizational skills Experience with external fundraising is an advantage Appointment The Postdoc position will be on a temporary basis for the period of two years. The starting date will be September 1st 2011. The gross monthly salary will be between &euro&euro 3195 and 4374 (‘‘Onderzoeker 3’’ salary scale 11, according to the collective labour agreement Dutch universities) in the case of a full-time position (38 hours/week). Depending on experience and date of completion of the PhD an appointment as ‘‘Onderzoeker 4’’ (between &euro&euro 2379 and &euro&euro 3755 salary scale 10, according to the collective labour agreement Dutch universities) may (initially) be necessary. A contract of 0.8 fte is possible as well. Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include holiday pay and an end of year bonus. Job application Applications including a cover letter, complete academic CV, and project proposal (maximum 1800 words in length) should be submitted at the latest on June 23rd 2011, 17.00 hrs. Please send your documents to onderzoek-fgw@uva.nl. Interviews will be held on Wednesday June 29th in the afternoon. Please state the vacancy number and ‘‘strictly confidential’’ in the upper left corner of the envelope or in the subject field of your e-mail.