💼 Full-Time Position

Doctoral Assistant in Cultural Studies (60%)

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KU Leuven
📍 Leuven, Flanders, Belgium
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Location
Leuven, Belgium
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Posted
June 23, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

You have a PhD within the humanities with a special interest in at least one or more of the following research areas:
  • Theory of cultural studies;
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methods;
  • Popular culture OR theatre and performance OR post/decolonialism.
  • You speak and write Dutch and English fluently and are able to supervise theses and papers in Dutch. You have experience in teaching and supervising students and enjoy working in a team. You are willing to apply for further research funding.We are seeking a doctoral assistant to perform the following research activities (60% of the part-time mandate):
  • Supervising master’s theses in Cultural Studies;
  • Participating in the Research Group’s activities, including research seminars, the Hermes Summer School, and symposia;
  • Developing independent research within cultural studies.
  • In addition, 40% of your appointment will be dedicated to the following educational and organizational tasks:
  • Ass...