Translation from French:
The Ecole du Louvre, a higher education institution, participates in scientific research in art history, archaeology, anthropology, and museology. The Research Center, established in 2022, supports various research, publication, and teaching activities. It includes permanent members, associate members, visiting researchers, and postgraduate students.
Postdoctoral Contract
The Ecole du Louvre invites applications for a 24-month postdoctoral contract (part-time, public law fixed-term contract). This opportunity is open to researchers with a doctorate obtained within the last 4 years. The research project should align with one of the following axes:
- Object Biographies
- Global/Local
- Museologies
- Objects and Methods of Art History and Museum Studies
The contract starts between September 1, 2024, and December 1, 2024.
Recruitment Conditions
- Part-time public law fixed-term contract (19 hours per week)
- Gross monthly salary of €1,500
- Work exclusively dedicated to research
- Optional teaching hours at the Ecole du Louvre or other institutions
- Possible coordination tasks for the post-master program (additional remuneration)
- Financial support for a field mission
- Access to a workstation, transport cost reimbursement, health insurance, subsidized restaurant access, and social benefits
Application Requirements
- Cover letter
- Doctorate or PhD defense certificate (only defenses after April 30, 2019)
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Research project description (max 5 pages)
- Planned field mission and estimated cost
Submit applications in PDF format by email with the subject “Postdoctoral Contract Application 2024” to recrutement@ecoledulouvre.fr and cc francois-rene.martin@ecoledulouvre.fr. Direct questions to François-René Martin, scientific coordinator, at the same email address.
Selection Criteria
- Candidate’s background (degrees, publications, research work, teaching activities)
- Scientific quality of the proposed project
- Relevance to the Ecole du Louvre’s research orientations
- Organizational skills (scientific events, pedagogical coordination)
Timeline
- June 14, 2024: Call for applications published on the Ecole du Louvre website
- July 12, 2024: Application deadline
- By September 1, 2024: Selection of the laureate
Shortlisted candidates may have additional exchanges or interviews (via videoconference) between July 12, 2024, and September 1, 2024.
