Royal Museum for Central Africa
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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] :
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
- [email protected]
[email protected]
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