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PhD position: Global History/Violence Studies with a regional focus on South America

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Killing to Keep – Violent Field Practices and Natural History in the Age of Empire
Killing to Keep – Violent Field Practices and Natural History in the Age of Empire
Swiss National Research Foundation

Conduct independent archival research and complete the dissertation within the funding period;
Actively participate in advancing the project's overall research goals, collaborating closely with your teammates;
Assist with administrative tasks, conference organization, communication tasks, and webpage content management.

Conduct fieldwork, seek contact with, and respectfully collaborate with local experts in the geographical area of your work package;
Publish at least one peer-reviewed article or book chapter;
Present your findings at international conferences.

Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in History or a related discipline.
Be fluent in English, our team's working language. Additional language proficiencies relevant to your work package, notably Spanish, are very welcome.
Reside in Basel during your entire contract period and be able to travel for the project's field research.
Have some experience in archival research and familiarity with the historiography of South America's (post-)colonial past.
Be keen to learn, open to creative and experimental work, and eager to actively participate in the team effort.

A fully funded PhD position (4 years) at the History Department at the University of Basel, Switzerland.
A motivated, interdisciplinary team that will support your ideas, research, and career in a stimulating, welcoming, and multicultural environment.
Pursue your dissertation project within a collaborative framework, affiliated as a member of the Basel Graduate School of History.
Receive salary and social benefits according to Swiss standards and University of Basel rules.

Application / Contact

Application deadline is 2024.
All applications must be submitted through the University of Basel Employment Portal.
Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom on October 8th and 9th, 2024. The expected starting date is April 1st, 2025.

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