[AIW] Postdoctoral Researcher in Twentieth-Century U.S. History, Roosevelt Study Center, Middelburg, the Netherlands

[AIW - Bartl]

The Roosevelt Study Center (RSC) is a research and conference center for modern U.S. history and U.S.-European relations and is located in a beautiful Abbey in the historic heart of Middelburg, the Netherlands. The Roosevelt Study Center opened its doors to the public in 1986 and for over 25 years now has been the location of numerous conferences, seminars, lectures, exhibits, and essay award presentations. The RSC library holdings include primary source materials on modern U.S. history and Dutch-American relations that are unique in Europe. The research interests of the RSC staff include U.S.-Dutch relations in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, U.S. immigration, cultural and religious history, the U.S. modern South, and various aspects of U.S.-European relations during the cultural Cold War. For information on the RSC, visit our website:  <http://www.roosevelt.nl%3chttp:/www.roosevelt.nl/> www.roosevelt.nl<http://www.roosevelt.nl/>

 

For the research project “The Roosevelt Legacy in Transatlantic Relations” we offer a three-year fulltime position for a Postdoctoral Researcher with a special interest in Theodore, Franklin or Eleanor Roosevelt. We specifically invite proposals for a research project on Eleanor Roosevelt and human rights but also welcome proposals on Theodore Roosevelt or Franklin D. Roosevelt and aspects of U.S.-European relations. The successful candidate is expected to complete a monograph on this topic or at least three articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals within the three-year period. In addition, he/she will cooperate as a team member of the staff in other RSC activities, such as conferences, seminars, and lecture series.

 

Requirements

 

-          A PhD degree in U.S. history;

 

-          Publications in peer-reviewed journals or with established academic publishers;

 

-          Extensive experience with historical research in Europe and the U.S.;

 

-          Excellent command of English and writing skills;

 

-          Willingness to learn Dutch;

 

-          Social skills and a willingness to participate as a team member in the RSC’s public activities;

 

-          Willingness to live in Middelburg, the Netherlands for three years.

 

Appointment

The position is for a period of three years based on a fulltime appointment (40 hours a week). The gross monthly salary will be between € 2986 (minimum) and € 4266 (maximum), depending on education and experience. Secondary benefits include 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end of year bonus.

 

Job Application

Applications must be submitted electronically in a single pdf file to Prof. Cornelis A. van Minnen, Director of the Roosevelt Study Center, email:  <mailto:ca.v.minnen at zeeland.nl%3cmailto:ca.v.minnen at zeeland.nl> ca.v.minnen at zeeland.nl<mailto:ca.v.minnen at zeeland.nl>, and should include a letter of motivation, a CV, a list of publications, an outline of your proposed Roosevelt research topic, and two letters of recommendation. Application deadline is June 1, 2012. The selection process will take place in June/July and the successful candidate is expected to join the RSC staff in September 2012.

 

 

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