Researcher in art history (1,5-year position) affiliated with the project ‘How Norway Made the World Whiter’

‘How Norway Made the World Whiter'

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

There is a vacant researcher position in art history at the Department of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies at the University of Bergen, starting 01.07.2023. The appointment is for a fixed term of 1,5 years.

The position is affiliated with research project 'Now Norway Made the World Whiter,' (NorWhite), which is funded by the Norwegian Research Council (Researcher Project for Scientific Renewal). The project examines how a Norwegian innovation – the white pigment titanium dioxide – not only led to an aesthetic desire for white surfaces but was also connected to racist attitudes.

The appointed scholar will investigate how representations of national identity are linked to art, architecture, and visual culture from 1850 to the present, with an emphasis on recent art history (1850 – today). Relevant topics can be national identity building, industrialization, modernization, aesthetics and technology, color theory (white color), and postcolonial theory. The researcher will also work with the curation of an exhibition about the project's theme and be the co-editor of an academic anthology.

The researcher should approach the empirical material theory with theory from recent art history and/or media theory, preferably focusing on post-colonial theory and material histories of visual culture.

Please contact Associate Professor Ingrid Halland (contact information below) if you want to discuss possible approaches.

Applicants must propose a brief project description and progress plan (see more details below “How to apply for the position”).

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment. The researcher position demands that the applicant has his or her regular workplace at the University of Bergen and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

In addition, the following experiences will be considered an advantage:

In the assessment, the main emphasis will be attached to the submitted works and relevant experience, and to the project proposal.

In cases where ranked applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, strategic considerations, motivation and the applicant's personal suitability will also weigh in.

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site: “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV-form, and the application must include:

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. Attachments can be in Word of pdf-format.

Questions or queries concerning the electronic application process can be directed to: fakadm@hf.uib.no.

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Ingrid Halland (Project Leader for NorWhite). E-mail: ingrid.halland@uib.no

The state workforce shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

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For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

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15th January 2023

University of Bergen

Bergen

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

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