Call for a Postdoc Reseacher in Audiovisual Art at the Intermedia research unit (100%)

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Call for a Postdoc Reseacher in Audiovisual Art at the Intermedia research unit (100%)

Company

LUCA School of Arts

Job description

Call for a post-doc researcher in Audiovisual Art at the Intermedia research unit from LUCA School of Arts, Campus Sint-Lukas BrusselsLocatie: Sint-Lukas BrusselsLUCA School of Arts is a multidisciplinary educational and research environment in which creative talent can develop on an artistic, performative, and technical level. LUCA promotes the practice of art and creative design as well as the development of innovative insight. LUCA combines the strength and expertise of five renowned institutions on as many campuses: Sint-Lukas Brussel, Narafi Brussel, C-mine Genk, Sint-Lucas Gent, and Lemmens Leuven. With over 700 staff members and about 3,800 students, LUCA School of Arts is a creative hub for over 4,500 artists, musicians, theatrical and filmmakers, photographers, and designers.Respect and integrity define our basic attitude. We see sustainability and diversity as an asset, quality is our driving force. In the coming years, we want to give LUCA an identity as an actor in society, make our training institute part of a laboratory, supplement our offer with demand-driven initiatives, and openup our multi-campus reality into a network. LUCA School of Arts wants to create an environment in which all talents can develop to the fullest, regardless of gender, age, cultural origin, nationality or disability. We, therefore, welcome all people with talent who recognize the added value of diversity and an inclusive organization. #weArt.The research unit Intermedia from LUCA School of Arts, Campus Sint-Lukas Brussels, offers one funded full-time Post-doctoral position, situated within the domain of audiovisual arts.PROJECTThe research unit Intermedia expresses his interest in and sees a lot of potential in a long list of research topics that span from technological issues (AR, VR, and the use of AI), over research into nonlinear narratives, transmedia storytelling, interactive documentary practices, collaborative film practice, but also topics on creation of or representation of cultural identity and environmental issues. With a long history of transmedia research, and a vivid research cluster in the field of expanded photography, we expect this Postdoc researcher, in collaboration with a senior researcher as supervisor, to also develop a strong line of research in the field of audiovisual arts.The objective of this Post-Doctoral position is therefore not only to disseminate previous research but also develop research collectives, develop connections with international research networks and look for European research funding.We expect the candidates to submit (4) a summary of their Phd (250 word) and (3) a short (one page) research proposal that demonstrates knowledge of the field and focus for a specific project to be implemented over the next 3 years.DUTIESResearch (50%)

• Actively participating in artistic research within the field of audiovisual art
• Acquiring external research funding
• Building international partnerships
• Disseminating (through publications, exhibitions, etc.) the research results (and processes)
• Contributing to the further growth of the research unit Intermedia

Education (50%)

• Designing educational activities, tutoring, or educational concepts to provide education tailored to the student audience;
• Mentoring students in the conception of both the artistic and the reflective aspects of research assignments.
• Managing assistants within a course unit or cluster of course units;
• Incorporating teaching assignments, within the specialisation in audiovisual practice.

PROFILE

• Holder of a PhD degree in the arts before the application deadline.
• Having the ambition and skills to become an outstanding researcher in your field of audiovisual art research and to share your knowledge in higher arts education.
• Having the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to co-develop a European research project, and to help to raise other relevant funding opportunities.
• Having the skills to complete a comprehensive, long-term research project within the given time frame of three years.
• Willing to communicate your research at conferences, exhibitions, and seminars through artistic presentations and publications.
• Willing to work closely together in the research and educational teams. Ready to play an active role within your research unit, cluster, and international network.
• Having research experience that contributes to the research cluster Intermedia is valuable.
• International research experience and an international network are considered a major plus.
• Operating actively as an artist, with proven artistic excellence within the field of visual arts.
• Having strong didactical skills; an understanding of how to create dynamic learning. environments for students. Having a demonstrable relevant experience in higher education.
• Willingness to further develop your professionalism.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English is required, in accordance with the language requirements applicable to higher education, or at least willingness to learn those languages in a short term. Before teaching courses in Dutch or English, you will be given the opportunity to learn Dutch, respectively English, to the required standard
• Loyal to the institution’s assignment, mission, vision, and policy plan.

OFFERWe offer a temporary, fixed-term appointment (100%) in the vacant position of Postdoctoral Researcher (scale 509) at LUCA School of Arts/KULeuven for three years. For more information about the salary scales, visit the Department of Education’s website ( ). The preferred starting date is January 1st 2025. A later moment is negotiable, but the appointment can be no later than July 2025.Candidates are the holder of PhD in the Arts, before the application deadline of this position. Your research proposal has an outspoken relevance for the research objectives of the research units Intermedia, and one of its research clusters. ( https://luca.kuleuven.be/english/research/research-unit-intermedia/intermedia)The full-time position consists of a percentage of 50% reserved for research activities and 50% reserved for teaching activities on our campus.APPLICATIONSInterested? More information can be obtained from head of research Intermedia; Dr. Steven Devleminck (steven.devleminck@kuleuven.be) or team coordinator; Dr. Maarten Vanvolsem (maarten.vanvolsem@luca-arts.be)Please apply by October 28th, 2024 to LUCA School of Arts, HR Department via CV Warehouse.We want to highlight that candidates can apply for multiple job offers.Your candidature contains (1) an up-to-date, relevant, and comprehensive CV linked with the guidelines of the , including a list of publications and research projects, (2) a letter of motivation stating your qualifications and reasons for interest in the position, (3) a one-page on your research proposal (50% about the contents and plans, 50% on methods, networks needed/used, planning and dissemination activities), (4) a summary of their Phd (250 word), (5) a certificate of your doctoral degree and (6) an art or design portfolio. Uploaded documents cannot exceed 4 MB. If necessary, you can add a link.Following elements need to be addressed: The crucial elements of your past career and their importance; The headlines of your vision on developing your future activities (with emphasis on the next 5 years); The added value of your activities for LUCA and the faculty/department/campus.Only complete applications will be accepted.Selection Procedure: A first selection is made on the basis of documents submitted as part of the written application. The selected candidates will be invited for an interview during the second part of November (online of physical).You can apply for this job no later than October 28th, 2024 via the online application tool.

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Brussel

Job date

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:18:30 GMT

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