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→ Term of assignment: 1 jaar
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma: PhD
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WHAT IS THIS ABOUT?
The Ibitéekerezo are possibly the largest corpus of oral sources for the history of Central Africa. They have been collected by Jan Vansina in the 1950s, and they are part of the collection of the Africamuseum in Tervuren. However, notwithstanding their unparallelled importance for the (pre-colonial) history of Rwanda, they are not available for broader audiences. This is partly the result of their large volume, but also because of their complex nature: they require a combined expertise of mastery of Rwandan history and linguïstic capacities in Kinyarwanda and French and/or English to make them available to broader audiences beyond the archives.
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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before 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:
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 INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Gillian Mathys (gillian.mathys@UGent.be). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via selecties@ugent.be or +32 9 264 34 36
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