Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL)
- Department
- Faculté de théologie
- Research Field
- History » Church historyHistory » Contemporary history
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Belgium
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- 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
The Université catholique de Louvain is inviting applications for a doctoral fellowship in History (or Religious Studies, or Theology with a specialization in Church History) on "The Catholic Church and the AIDS Crisis in Europe (1983-1997) at the crossroads of contradictory developments".
Working at the intersection of religious history, history of sexuality, LGBT history and urban history, the dissertation shall explore - on the basis of a field survey (archives, oral history) focused on three metropolises (Brussels, Paris, Madrid or Milan, or another European major city) - the complexities and contradictions of the relationship of Catholic communities and institutions to the AIDS pandemic in Europe. From the perspective of a "religious history of sexualities", the project intends to hightlight the tension between greater doctrinal emphasis in the face of the newfound visibility of LGBT communities during the AIDS crisis and the complexity of collective and individual positions and commitments (hospital and movements, spiritual and ecclesial experience of the individuals and of the pastors, transfers of militant skills, etc.).
The dissertation will be supervised at UCLouvain by prof. Jean-Pascal Gay. A joint supervision in another European University is not only possible but desirable (according to the final choice as to the geography of the investigation). The dissertation may be written in either English or in French.
Requirements
- Research Field
- History » Contemporary history
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Research Field
- Religious sciences » Church studies
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in History (or possibly in Religious Studies and/or Theology with a specialization in HIstory of Christianity) at the time of taking up the position. An excellent command of French (level C2) and a good command of a second language (Spanish or Italian, or another roman language level B2) are required. Fluency in another language is an additional asset.
Completion of a doctoral dissertation involving doctoral training, research stays abroad, participation in team seminars, participation in the organisation of an international conference.
- Languages
- FRENCH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
The selected candidate will receive a tax-free scholarship (with social security contributions, but without professional deductions).The candidates should send a CV (FR or EN) with a cover letter (FR or EN), a letter of recommendation (FR or EN), and copies of diplomas and/or transcripts.
The candidates should send a CV (FR, EN, ITA, SPA, POR) with a cover letter ; and copies of diplomas and/or transcripts. A letter of recommendation is a plus.
The selected candidate must be admitted to, then inscribed within, the doctoral program at the University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve), within the Doctoral Commission of “Theology” (CDT). According to UCLouvain doctoral regulations, the thesis must be completed in four years on a full-time basis. Within the STASTA project, the first two years of funding are guaranteed. Funding may be renewed for a further two years if the successful candidate fulfils the conditions set out in the doctoral regulations (passing the confirmation test) and if the funding sources are renewed.
The selected candidate must be admitted to, then inscribed within, a doctoral program at the University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve), within either the Doctoral Commission of History, of Theology or Religious Studies. According to UCLouvain doctoral regulations, the thesis must be completed in four years on a full-time basis. The first two years of funding are guaranteed. Fundind should be renewed for a further two years if the successful candidate fulfils the conditions set out in the doctoral regulations (passing the confirmation test) and if the funding sources are renewed.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Groupe d'Histoire du Christianisme - Institut RSCS
- Country
- Belgium
- City
- Louvain-la-Neuve
- Postal Code
- 1348
- Street
- Grand Place 45
- Geofield
Where to apply
- jpgay@uclouvain.be
Contact
- City
- Louvain-la-Neuve
- Website
- Street
- Grand-Place 45
- Postal Code
- 1348