PRR Project

Summary

The Art History Institute (IHA) elected as one of its core areas of research the field of ‘Public Policies, Communities and Territories’, which is closely related to the Associate Laboratory IN2PAST and its Thematic Line on ‘Cultural Transfers, Public Policies on Memory and Inclusive Citizenship‘. These two expanded core research areas are, in turn, articulated with two primary domains of the NOVA School of Humanities and Social Sciences (NOVA FCSH) strategic development for the 2023-2030 term: ‘Arts and Humanities’ and ‘Society and Policies’. Considering these strategic scientific convergent lines, IHA seeks to expand and stabilize its research team by appointing an Assistant Researcher in Art and Public Policies with relevant research and expertise in this field of artistic studies. The successful candidate will develop research as a full member of the Art History Institute (IHA) and the Associate Laboratory IN2PAST while contributing to the teaching activities of the Art History Department. She/he must have a solid Art History-based curriculum and a strong track-record of research work on processes related to transnational, decolonial or Feminist Art Practices and/or activism and performativity in the Arts and curatorial practices. Key Responsibilities: Contributing to the university’s productive scientific community, namely by engaging in IHA and IN2PAST strategic plans, as well as in the development of NOVA FCSH’s ‘Arts and Humanities’ and ‘Society and Policies’ strategic areas; Expanding the horizons of the IHA and IN2PAST research team and ensuring its long-term stability •Design and conduct independent research on Art and Public Policies; Disseminating high-quality research outputs by publishing in recognized international peer-reviewed journals and public platforms and proactively seeking funding to support research initiatives; Collaborating with the IHA and IN2PAST Management Offices, namely in coordination tasks; Collaborating within the Art History Department by designing and teaching courses on Art and Public Policies at BA, MA and/or PhD levels; These courses must actively contribute to affirming and developing the best educational practices tailored for undergraduate and graduate levels; Generating and Supervising students by providing mentoring and advice at all levels; Establish meaningful collaborative work with academic and non-academic institutions, setting the ground for future partnerships and social engagement. Scientific Profile: PhD in Art History or other relevant related area; Scientific expertise in the expanded field of Art and Public Policies; Evidence of conducting impactful research in the cultural public sphere; Certified experience in designing and implementing research projects, namely projects competitively funded by national and/or international research agencies; Certified participation in funded projects research teams, either as project leader and/or team member; Outstanding research qualities demonstrated through an established track record of relevant publications, including peer-reviewed, international journals, books, reports and other relevant outlets; Active member of relevant networks (academic and non-academic) in the research topics covered; Involvement with society and knowledge transfer to the public, private or non-profit sector, and the general public; Experience in teaching and supervising MA and PhD Students while giving evidence of his/her commitment towards developing a research-based teaching approach with a cross-disciplinary focus. Rationale: Recruiting an Assistant Researcher in Art and Public Policies with recognized expertise in Art History and Artistic Studies is scientifically crucial for IHA, IN2PAST, and NOVA FCSH. It will allow us to importantly connect art historical research and the public sphere while developing work and insights into how art can influence policy-making and vice-versa. In particular, the specificity of artistic creation, engagement and activism has been acknowledged as enhancing the field of policy analysis, and is, therefore, of strong relevance in this context. The successful candidate is expected to have a strong track-record of research in these spheres of work and demonstrate her/his willingness to reinforce IHA’s ‘Public Policies, Communities and Territories’ research area. She/he should also closely articulate with IHA’s Research Groups such as Contemporary Art Studies (CASt) and Museum Studies (MuSt), as well as the Cluster ‘Performance Art and Performativity in Arts’, and IN2PAST’s research expertise on these subjects, enhancing their research results. At the same time, this new research will significantly add to the Institute’s strong commitment to art historical education. The Art History Department’s teaching programs at graduate and post-graduate levels will be enriched by scientific research on these subjects. IHA’s will also benefit from the MA dissertations and PhD theses it will host as a result.