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Postdoctoral researcher in late medieval history and literature

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • 15180
  • PhD
  • €3,546 - €5,538
  • 38 hours
  • Closes on
    24-06-2026
Apply

Postdoctoral researcher in late medieval history and literature

  • Faculty of Humanities
  • 15180
  • PhD
  • €3,546 - €5,538
  • 38 hours
  • Closes on
    24-06-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

This is what you will be doing

  • Designing and conducting research under the guidance of the project leader, resulting in at least two peer-reviewed academic publications in (inter)national scientific journals, edited volumes, and/or monographs;
  • Supplying data for a database which will be constructed together with other members of the research network;
  • Making a critical edition of the chronicle of Guillaume Laseur, Histoire de Gaston IV, comte de Foix (Berlin, Staatsbibliothek, MS Ham. 606), together with the researchers based in Zürich;
  • Co-organizing expert meetings and a symposium at the end of the project;
  • Participating in committees and working groups, as well as performing administrative tasks.

Working at the UvA

This is what you will be doing

  • Designing and conducting research under the guidance of the project leader, resulting in at least two peer-reviewed academic publications in (inter)national scientific journals, edited volumes, and/or monographs;
  • Supplying data for a database which will be constructed together with other members of the research network;
  • Making a critical edition of the chronicle of Guillaume Laseur, Histoire de Gaston IV, comte de Foix (Berlin, Staatsbibliothek, MS Ham. 606), together with the researchers based in Zürich;
  • Co-organizing expert meetings and a symposium at the end of the project;
  • Participating in committees and working groups, as well as performing administrative tasks.

All about this vacancy

This what we ask of you

  • PhD in a relevant field: history, cultural history, literary history, book studies or a related field;
  • Demonstrable experience of publishing in leading international academic journals;
  • Demonstrable experience of conducting research in archives containing material from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries;
  • Demonstrable affinity with communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;
  • Good command of (Middle) Dutch, (Middle) French, and English.

This is what we offer you

  • We offer full-time (38 hours per week) employment as Researcher 4 (postdoc). The initial contract will be for one year. Contingent on a positive performance evaluation after 9 months, the contract will be extended with ​two years. The preferred starting date is 1 October 2026;
  • A creative role in which personal initiative and input are highly valued;
  • An enthusiastic and professional international and interdisciplinary team;
  • An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

This is where you'll be working

At the UvA, you will work closely with the project leader, Mario Damen. The project is embedded within the research groups ‘Power and Society in the Later Middle Ages’ and the ‘Amsterdam Centre for Urban History’ (ACUH). These research groups form part of the Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH) at the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR) within the Faculty of Humanities at the UvA. You will also become a member of the national Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies.

All about this vacancy

This what we ask of you

  • PhD in a relevant field: history, cultural history, literary history, book studies or a related field;
  • Demonstrable experience of publishing in leading international academic journals;
  • Demonstrable experience of conducting research in archives containing material from the fourteenth to sixteenth centuries;
  • Demonstrable affinity with communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills;
  • Good command of (Middle) Dutch, (Middle) French, and English.

This is what we offer you

  • We offer full-time (38 hours per week) employment as Researcher 4 (postdoc). The initial contract will be for one year. Contingent on a positive performance evaluation after 9 months, the contract will be extended with ​two years. The preferred starting date is 1 October 2026;
  • A creative role in which personal initiative and input are highly valued;
  • An enthusiastic and professional international and interdisciplinary team;
  • An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

This is where you'll be working

At the UvA, you will work closely with the project leader, Mario Damen. The project is embedded within the research groups ‘Power and Society in the Later Middle Ages’ and the ‘Amsterdam Centre for Urban History’ (ACUH). These research groups form part of the Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH) at the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR) within the Faculty of Humanities at the UvA. You will also become a member of the national Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies.

Your place at the UvA

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

More about the UvA

The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative and committed. An inspiration to students since 1632, a vanguard player in international science and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest range of courses on offer. An intellectual hub with 42,000 students, 6,000 staff and 3,000 PhD students. Connected by a culture of curiosity.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us at: 

​​Mario Damen: [email protected]

​Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Applications must include the following information and be submitted as a single PDF file:

  • A letter of motivation;
  • A research proposal (max. 800 words) in which you outline how you intend to carry out your project and how this contributes to the themes of the research project;
  • A full academic CV with a list of publications and contact details of two referees who may be contacted by the selection committee;
  • A publication of your choice. 

Only complete applications received via the link below within the application deadline will be considered.

The vacancy closes on 24-06-2026. The first round of interviews will take place in the first week of July.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us at: 

​​Mario Damen: [email protected]

​Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Applications must include the following information and be submitted as a single PDF file:

  • A letter of motivation;
  • A research proposal (max. 800 words) in which you outline how you intend to carry out your project and how this contributes to the themes of the research project;
  • A full academic CV with a list of publications and contact details of two referees who may be contacted by the selection committee;
  • A publication of your choice. 

Only complete applications received via the link below within the application deadline will be considered.

The vacancy closes on 24-06-2026. The first round of interviews will take place in the first week of July.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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