→ Apply before 10/07/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→ Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
→ Department: EA01 - Architectuur en Stedenbouw
→ Occupancy rate: 100%
→ Number of positions: 1
→ Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→ Term of assignment: 1 jaar
→ Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→ Required diploma: PhD
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent 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 TASKS
The research project Copying as Common Practice in Early Modern Architecture – funded by the European Research Council and directed by Elizabeth Merrill (PI) – is inviting applications for a full-time post-doctoral researcher from the field of early modern art history. The term for this position is 1 year initially but can be extended for an additional year based on positive evaluation.
Working extensively with special collections and archives in Europe and the UK, the Post-Doc will identify examples of architectural tracing produced in the early modern period, and develop a catalogue of the surviving drawings. The research aims to better understand how traced drawings were produced and the functions they filled. The project will make a fundamental methodological advancement in its use of techniques and tools of technical art history, which until now have been largely excluded from the study of architectural drawings.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, independent scholar who is able to assume leadership roles. The Post-Doc will be responsible for executing archival-based research on drawings and methodologically cataloguing the research findings. The Post-Doc will have the opportunity to pursue training in the study of drawings, and will be encouraged to partake in research seminars, international conferences and workshops. Experience with digital humanities is not a requirement, but is an asset. Prospective candidates must be interested in the possibilities and methods of digital humanities and online databases.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- You hold a Ph.D. in the field of early modern art and architectural history, with an established expertise in the study of drawings.
- You have expertise manuscript studies and codicology.
- You have general IT skills (Word, Microsoft Drive, etc.)
- You work well in collaboration with others and respect internal deadlines.
- You are able and willing to travel.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 12 months.
- Your contract will start on 10/01/2026 at the earliest.
- Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4. Click here for more information about our salary scales.
- 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, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
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:
- 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.
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. Elizabeth Merrill ([email protected], +32(0)494 045242. 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 [email protected].
