Postdoctoral Researcher – Talen en Culturen

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Postdoctoral Researcher – Talen en Culturen

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Offer Description→ Apply before 02/04/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Department: LW21 – Talen en Culturen
→ Occupancy rate:100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of unlimited duration
→ Term of assignment:
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma:PhDABOUT 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 TASKSAs part of a FWO research project on Buddhist rituals in Dunhuang and connected regions within the research centre ‘Ghent Centre for Buddhist Studies’ of the Department of Languages and Cultures, your assignment consists of:– Conducting research on Buddhist ordination rituals in Dunhuang– Analysis and contextualisation of Buddhist Dunhuang manuscripts– Analysis and contextualisation of archaeological findings related to ordination rituals in Dunhuang and in regions connected to Dunhuang, including wall paintings and visual data on the Silk Roads– Analysis of research findings in a broader framework of Buddhist praxis– Communication of research findings to an academic audience and to a wider public (through public lectures, workshops, etc.)WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You hold a a thesis-based doctorate in Oriental languages and cultures
• You have an excellent knowledge of both Classical Chinese, Buddhist Chinese and Modern Chinese
• You have an excellent knowledge of Buddhism along the Silk Roads, with an extra focus on Vinaya
• You have an excellent knowledge of wall paintings on the Silk Roads
• You have substantial experience of fieldwork, generally and along the Silk Roads
• You have substantial experience in noting and analysing archaeological data
• You have substantial experience in scientific publishing
• You have experience in science communication (active participation in academic conferences, organisation of workshops and conferences, etc.)

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• We offer you a contract of indefinite duration.
• Your contract will start on 1/10/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4.

. * 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, a bicycle allowance and eco vouchers.
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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 a transcript of your academic record (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, …

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. Ann Heirman ( ). 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 Anthropology Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Cultural studies Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Research Field Language sciences Years of Research Experience 4 – 10Additional 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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Gand, Flandre-Orientale

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Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:45:59 GMT

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