Researcher in architectural history (controversy mapping) – Architectuur en Stedenbouw

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Researcher in architectural history (controversy mapping) – Architectuur en Stedenbouw

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Offer Description→ Apply before 13/01/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department: EA01 – Architectuur en Stedenbouw
→ Occupancy rate:70%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 3 months
→ Wage scale: WM1 to WM4 (master degree)
→ Required diploma:MasterABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITYGhent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.YOUR TASKS

• At least 75% of your assignment will be spent on academic research into baukultur (building culture) and heritage practices in the recent past (1970s-today). The focus of your research contribution is the study of existing, and the development of new methods for ‘controversy mapping’ to document and analyse debates and practices in architecture and heritage.
• Up to 25% of your time will be spent on scientific communication among project partners and project management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a Master’s degree in Architecture or in Engineering: Architecture; also Master’s degrees in other relevant domains (like Urbanism, (Art) History, Heritage Studies, …, will be considered if the candidates can demonstrate affinity with postwar and contemporary architecture)
• You have experience with publishing about architecture, urbanism or built heritage
• You have experience with graphic representation, visualisation, or exhibiting architecture or urban heritage
• You can work independently and you take initiative
• You have excellent communication skills in English. Active command of either Dutch or French, and basic knowledge of French or Dutch resp., are advantages.
• You are living in Belgium or are ready to stay in Belgium during the research.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 3 months.
• Your contract will start on 1/02/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale WM1 to WM4 (if you hold a Master’s degree) or salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).

. * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.
.INTERESTED?Apply online through the e-recruitment systembefore the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and an overview of your study results (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results, examples of your previous publications, graphic representations, …

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Maarten Liefooghe ( , +32 (0)9/264 37 71). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the or contact us via or +32 9 264 34 36Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Architecture Years of Research Experience NoneResearch Field History Years of Research Experience NoneAdditional InformationWebsite for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Ghent University Country Belgium City Ghent Postal Code 9000 Street Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 33Contact CityGhent WebsitePostal Code9000STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Gent, Oost-Vlaanderen

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Wed, 08 Jan 2025 00:14:10 GMT

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