Internship in History and Politics section

21 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Royal Museum for Central Africa

Department

Anthropology

Research Field

History » Other
Political sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Leading Researcher (R4)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 – 18:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

16-24h

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

In the framework of the EURAXESS Internship Program for Refugee and Displaced Researchers in Europe  https://internship.euraxess.bg/ , we would like to encourage candidates with the appropriate profile to apply for an Internship at the Royal Museum for Central Africa in the section of History and Politics, Dept. History and Anthropology. We are a centre specialising in the history and socio-political analysis of 19th to 21st century Central Africa, in its past and present relations with Belgium and the world. We carry out scientific research projects and disseminate their findings, promote our collections and offer our expertise to a broad public. More info here . 

Consider an internship of 4 to 6 months part time of 2 to 3 days a week

 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Cultural studies » African studies

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

History » Political history

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Grants are open for PhD students and PostDocs 

Previous experience as Museum staffer or reference librarian or reference archivist is preferred.

Fluency in English and / or French and / or Dutch. 

University degrees:  in European History of Art, European History, African Arts History, African History, European Art History, Library and Information System, conservation (including but not limited to) on paintings, paper-based works (books, engravings, postcards, etc.), memorabilia, scientific objects, etc.), World War II provenance research. 

Previous international experience preferred.

Specific Requirements

Capacity to lift up to 30kg

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

History » OtherCultural studies » African studies

Years of Research Experience

1 – 4

Additional Information
Benefits

The  Royal Museum for Central Africa (RMCA)  is a leading institute for scientific research on Africa as well as one of the most visited museums in Belgium. The museum shows an exceptionally diverse collection, but it is above all a meeting place where people are inspired by the history and possibilities of Central Africa.

You will benefit from an working location in outstanding historical buildings and benefit from the museum environment and support of the staff during your internship. 

 

Selection process

If interested, pl. send to [email protected]  : 

A resume listing previous detailed work experiences, university degrees, prizes and honors, languages fluency, and contact details of possible references. 

A letter of motivation, listing the possible time slots and months the candidate would be available for the internship

Copies of diplomas, and their transcripts valid in Belgium

Appropriate applicants will go through a round of several interviews before any decision is made. 

Candidates will be encouraged to apply to the EURAXESS Internship Program for Refugee and Displaced Researchers in Europe and if selected following their evaluation process, considered for the Internship at the Royal Museum for Central Africa. https://internship.euraxess.bg/node/54

Additional comments

The museum has no in-house lodging facilities for visiting scientists or interns, but can advice on finding a temporary lodging.  Further support can be found at EURAXESS Belgium : https://www.euraxess.be/belgium/about-belgium/list-services-centres-loc… (Federal in this case). 

Website for additional job details

https://internship.euraxess.bg/node/54

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Royal Museum for Central Africa

Country

Belgium

State/Province

Vlaams Brabant

City

Tervuren

Postal Code

3080

Street

Leuvensesteenweg 13

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://internship.euraxess.bg/node/54

Contact

State/Province

Vlaams Brabant

City

Tervuren

Website

http://www.africamuseum.be/home
https://www.africamuseum.be/en/research/discover/human_sciences/history_politics

Street

Leuvensesteenweg

Postal Code

3080

E-Mail

[email protected]
[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED