[Netherlands] PhD in the Modern Histori of Southeast Asia

PhD Position in the Modern History of Southeast Asia at NIOD (Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie)


NIOD currently invites applications for a: PhD-position on the modern history of Southeast Asia 1.0 fte (38 hours), four-year contract.

The Netherlands Institute for War Documentation (NIOD) is a center for the study and dissemination of knowledge relating to the history of both world wars and their long-term effects on society. Recently, NIOD has formalized its ties with the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies (CHGS). CHGS was co-founded in 2002 by the University of Amsterdam and NIOD. The primary activities of CHGS are university teaching and scholarly research into Holocaust-and-genocide-related studies. The institute works toward an integrated view of the Holocaust and other cases of genocide.



Applicants are invited to submit an open proposal on an aspect of the history of Twentieth Century Southeast Asia that fits within the NIOD/CHGS research profile (see NIOD research program).

NIOD is a partner in the University-of-Leiden-based Encompass Program. The Encompass Research Agenda is highly relevant for the orientation of the PhD position. Candidates are invited to reflect on the NIOD and the Encompass programs, and in particular on one of the three following topics:
1. Media, communication and the Indonesian revolution
2. Transitional justice in post-Second-World-War Southeast Asia
3. Freedom fighters and their `return` to society

Eligible candidates have completed a Master`s degree in history, the humanities or social sciences. Fluency in English and one Southeast Asian language is required. Passive knowledge of Dutch is preferred.

Applications should include a letter, a CV, a dissertation proposal (2000 words) and two reference letters.

The project is planned to start as early September 1st, 2010 but not later than December 2010.

The following conditions apply:

Terms of employment
Temporary appointment (4-year fixed term)

Salary
The full-time salary is € 2.042 gross per month in the first year, increasing incrementally to € 2,612 in the fourth year (in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) of Dutch Universities), plus an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.3 % end-of-year allowance, and an extensive secondary benefits package.

Location
NIOD, Amsterdam

We will affiliate the candidate with a research school.

Further information
For further information about the position please contact the project leader, Dr. P. Keppy by e-mail or telephone on 020–52233800. For further HRM information please contact the Head of Administration, W. Arink, by email or by telephone on 020-5233800.

Applications
Please submit your application before Monday, March 15th, 2010 to the Head of Administration, W. Arink, Herengracht 380, 1016 CJ, Amsterdam. You can also apply by email. Please send your application (as a PDF or Word file) to vacature@niod.knaw.nl indicating the vacancy you are applying for in the subject line: PhD position on the modern history of Southeast Asia. Interviews will be held in April 2010.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated

The Netherlands Institute for War Documentation is an institute of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Website link:
http://www.niod.knaw.nl/actueel/default.asp?ID=602