PRR Project

Summary

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF TASKS TO BE ASSIGNED TO THE CANDIDATE : The research candidate is expected to be focused on pursuing high-quality research on the articulations between Europe and the Global South marked by colonial legacies that shape multiple forms of violence with an interdisciplinary postcolonial or decolonial approach. The candidate should develop research with scientific autonomy but aligned with the scientific strategy of CES contributing to Thematic Line Europe and the Global South: heritages and dialogues, which analyses the articulations between Europe and the Global South, at various scales, in the framework of an increasingly multipolar world, marked by colonial legacies that shape multiple forms of violence.The researcher should develop research that accomplish the following goals :1) examine how colonial pasts and its ongoing legacies still impact the postcolonial presents of both former colonies and metropolis;2) examine the articulations between power and representations marked by colonial legacies over time;3) examine how collective memories of the colonial past have been reproduced in media, literature, education and knowledge production;4) propose policy recommendations that that promote inclusive and anti-discriminatory policies.THE RESEARCH SHOULD EMBRACE THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH PRINCIPLES :produce original and empirically-based knowledge;develop analysis with a focus on European peripheries and/or the Global South;offer ground-breaking theoretical contributions that advance the state of the art through relevant (inter)disciplinary crossings;foster the intersection between social sciences, arts and humanities;adopt a mix (quantitative and qualitative) of research methods;adopt collaborative methods of knowledge co-creation (involving citizens, policymakers, advocacy groups and civil society organizations);disseminate to the results to wider academic public, including an ambitious publication strategy;contribute to CES advanced training, namely by participating in Summer and Winter Schools or Doctoral Programs, supervising students, post-doctoral or visiting fellows;foster the impact of research to the wider society through varied means of dissemination (digital platforms, cultural initiatives, etc.).contribute to consolidate national-based and international research collaborations, namely securing funding for research projects. SCIENTIFIC PROFILE REQUIRED BY THE HIRING INSTITUTION:Based on the previously mentioned tasks, the candidate should have a background in postcolonial studies. The candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary research along with a proficient use of empirical methodologies and analytical theoretical frameworks. These attributes are expected to foster collaborations with other research groups within CES, namely from the Trauma Observatory (OT) that promotes reflections on the notion of trauma, including from the perspective of memory studies. Additionally, prior experience in securing competitive funding and leading research projects and research teams, the ability to establish and sustain strategic international collaborations that can improve the quality of the scientific research performed, and to attract and train young researchers will also be required skills to fit this position. Moreover, knowledge transfer skills (e.g. outreach and dissemination of research outputs to maximize its social impact) will be highly valued. RATIONALE FOR THE NEED TO HIRE FOR THE INDICATED SCIENTIFIC AREA.One of CES strategic goal is to advance research on colonial legacies through the articulations between Europe and the Global South in the framework of an increasingly multipolar world. With this strategic goal in mind, CES will hire a researcher with expertise on postcolonial studies and experience in the conduct of interdisciplinary research. With this position CES is expected to continue to strengthen relations with the Global South, placing shared knowledge, mutual recognition and intercultural understanding at the forefront, where the Portuguese-speaking countries play a key role.The Research Line Europe and the Global South: heritages and dialogues scientific program for 2025-2029 specifically identifies as priority research topics the history of ideas and representations of Europe, the uses of the past, politics of memory and heritages.The research developed by the candidate selected under this position will contribute to expanding and deepening this line of research..Furthermore, the doctoral programmes Post-Colonialisms and Global Citizenship and Discourses: Culture, History and Society will benefit from collaboration with the selected researcher.By strengthening the research potential of the Thematic Line Europe and the Global South, CES upholds its commitment to producing ground-breaking research, with international impact, through the strengthening of relations with the Global South, including the Portuguese-speaking countries.