PRR Project

Summary

NOVA School of Social Sciences and Humanities seeks to expand its academic staff by appointing an Assistant Researcher in Colonial Press and Intellectual Global Networks. The successful candidate will contribute to the scientific activities developed by NOVA FCSH and will conduct their research as a member of Research Unit (RU) CHAM - Center for the Humanities. She/he must also have a solid knowledge on research methodologies in the specific field of expertise, while being able to engage in multi- and interdisciplinary approaches, and a strong track-record of applying such knowledge and skills on this specific topic of inquiry. This position is intended to deepen a strong field of research developed at NOVA FCSH on the History of the Press, with a particular focus on the History of the Colonial Press and intellectual and political networks in the universe of European empires in general and the Portuguese empire in particular, in the 19th and 20th centuries. It implies a problematic in which the concepts of colonialism, anti-colonialism and post-colonialism are central, as well as the concepts of assimilation and resistance, on the cultural, social and political levels, with the circulation of the press as a specific source and instrument of action and sociability. This field should be developed from an interdisciplinary perspective, combining textual, political, and cultural approaches, and presupposes a strong investment in international research. This position dialogs with both strategic lines of the NOVA FCSH ´Arts and Humanities´ and ´Society and Politics´. At the institutional level, and considering this position’s contribution for NOVA FCSH strategic areas, this position is an important piece of NOVA’s hiring plan, as this plan represents a comprehensive strategy targeting strategic areas of NOVA. It will provide a crucial contribution to the overall research agenda of the University. In what concerns NOVA FCSH specifically, this position will be crucial to strengthen the existing critical mass developing research under strategic areas, while connecting it to innovative teaching practices. It will be developed in close articulation with other positions of CHAM proposed by NOVA FCSH under this application, and considered together, they are not only complementary as they also embody the cross-disciplines and cross-cultural approaches that informed the identification and definition of NOVA FCSH profiles under strategic areas and are aligned with the institution strategic outlook for 2025-2030. It will allow the consolidation of areas of expertise within CHAM in its future strategic projects. Besides designing and conducting independent research on the specific topic of investigation, it is also expected the researcher to be able to conduct administrative and coordination tasks within the Department and the RU, generating and disseminating high-quality research findings, including (but not exclusively) in international, peer-reviewed journals, contributing to a supportive and productive research community, and actively developing efforts to establish meaningful collaborative work with academic and non-academic institutions, setting the ground for future partnerships and social engagement. Requirements for this position include: PhD degree in History or History of Ideas or Literary Studies, with specific expertise on the History of the Press; Recognized experience in the design and implementation of research projects, including projects with competitive and external funding; Relevant experience in team coordination, in the context of research projects and/or managerial responsibilities; Outstanding research qualities demonstrated through an established track record of relevant publications, including peer-reviewed, international journals, books and other relevant outlets; Proven experience in interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams, either as project leader and/or team member; Active member of relevant networks (academic and non-academic) in the research topics covered; Strong focus on societal engagement and knowledge exchange with relevant stakeholders and society in general.