Postdoctoral Position: Contemporary Arts Research Center

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University of Lille

Location: Villeneuve-d’Ascq, Hauts-de-France, France
Contract: 1 year (renewable) | Start date: June 1, 2025
Application deadline: April 30, 2025
Workload:

40% (2 days/week): Chair “Imaginaires émancipés” research activities
60% (3 days/week): Personal research

About the Position

The postdoctoral researcher will join the Chair “Imaginaires émancipés” at the University of Lille’s Contemporary Arts Research Center (CEAC). This interdisciplinary project examines decolonial visual practices and critical counter-narratives in art history from the 20th century to the present, with a focus on postcolonial contexts and transnational circulations.

Key Responsibilities

Chair “Imaginaires émancipés” (40%)

Conduct literature reviews and archival research on decolonial aesthetics.
Assist in curating an exhibition and organizing seminars/publications.
Contribute to preparatory work for the 2027 conference.

Personal Research (60%)

Develop a project aligned with the Chair’s themes (postcolonial visual studies, critical art histories, or practice-based research).
Deliverables:
- State-of-the-art report on Chair themes.
- 1 publication by contract end.

Ideal Candidate

Requirements

PhD in Art History, Visual Studies, or related fields (awarded after June 1, 2022).
Expertise in postcolonial/decolonial theory and visual culture (photography, film, media).
Fluency in French and English; additional languages a plus.

Preferred Skills

Curatorial experience or interest.
Ability to bridge theory/practice and work in interdisciplinary teams.

Practical Details

Salary: According to university standards.
Benefits: Laptop provided; mission/documentation expenses covered.
Workplace: CEAC, University of Lille (minimum 1 day/week on-site).