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Job University of Groningen - Postdoc Religious Studies

Postdoc Religious Studies (1,0 fte)

Job description

The postdoc position is part of the larger research framework that addresses ‘The Transformation of the Religious Field since 1800’. Preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on the relationship between modernization and religion. Projects may investigate discursive changes in the status of religion in Western societies, interactions between religious systems and other systems (such as the natural sciences, philosophy, politics, law, art, etc.), or related dynamics of modernization. The candidate will need to hold a PhD in the Academic Study of Religion or in a related discipline. She/he will have demonstrated high-standing academic skills in her/his PhD dissertation and in subsequent publications, and she/he will have an international network of scholarly contacts.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to the research activities in the Department of Religious Studies of the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies, as well as to applications for research grants on national and international levels. She/he may also be asked to contribute to teaching in the BA and MA program.

Requirements

- a PhD in the Academic Study of Religion or in a related discipline
- demonstrated high-standing academic skills in her/his PhD dissertation and in subsequent publications
- excellent command of the English language.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience with a minimum of € 3195 till a maximum of € 4374 (scale 11) gross per month for a full-time position.

Contract type

Temporary

Three years, starting as soon as possible

Organisation

University of Groningen

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in The Netherlands. The University of Groningen enjoys an international reputation as one of the leading research universities in Europe. It has a large international network and an excellent reputation for academic teaching with a modern, student-oriented approach. The University of Groningen offers degree programmes at Bachelor’s, Master’s, Research Master’s, and PhD levels in virtually every field, many of them entirely taught in English. Located in the north of The Netherlands, Groningen is a city with a flourishing student life and many social and cultural activities. International students have rated the University of Groningen as the most welcoming university in The Netherlands.

The university provides a career advisory service for partners of new staff who move to Groningen.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Department

Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies
The Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies is one of the oldest faculties of the University of Groningen. The faculty is located in a historic building in the heart of the city of Groningen. The faculty is small, full of atmosphere, and is nationally and internationally renowned for its high quality of teaching and research.
Through its Centre for Religious Studies (CRS), the Groningen faculty carries out multi- and interdisciplinary research into ancient and living religions. Research focuses on the philology, literature, iconography, history, philosophy, anthropology and theology of these religions.

Additional information

About the faculty

Prof. Kocku von Stuckrad
c.k.m.von.stuckrad@rug.nl


Please note that the interviews will be held on 19 January 2010. Your application should include a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae (including a list of publications) and a sketch of current research interests.

 

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