Internship in History and Politics section

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.

Capacity to lift up to 30kg

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. 

If interested, pl. send to mathilde.leduc@africamuseum.be : 

1. A resume listing previous detailed work experiences, university degrees, prizes and honors, languages fluency, and contact details of possible references. 
2. A letter of motivation, listing the possible time slots and months the candidate would be available for the internship
3. 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

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).