Post-Doc Position 1: Violence & the Colonial Project

postdoc to conduct research for the project: “Violence and the Colonial Project: Embodied Violence in a (Post)Colonial World.” Violence was a ubiquitous feature of the colonial world. Colonial conquest brought with it war, economic upheaval, urban destruction, expropriation, and physical brutality, but also more subtle or symbolic forms of violence, like the suppression of languages, cultures, and names or the social ruptures of forced mobility and racial discrimination. This violence, as experienced by the colonized, was embodied, felt in the body and preserved as psychological scars. Everyday imperial violence cast a long shadow, connected to the inequalities that continue to shape our contemporary world. In “Violence and the Colonial Project,” specialists from a range of disciplines, including historians, sociologists, anthropologists and cultural studies scholars, will examine the question of embodied imperial violence and its postcolonial legacies. The position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Principal Duties & Activities of the Postdoctoral Fellow The postdoc will join the research team and contribute to the following projects: Helping to run a study on colonial violence in 20th-century Algeria. This research project will draw on several sources, including archival funds in the Archives Nationales d’Outre-Mer and oral histories collected in Algeria and France. The interviews will focus on the theme of police violence in the colonial period, but also the symbolic and emotional violence connected to the separation of colonial migrant workers from their families. Participating in the research program of “Violence and the Colonial Project” by proposing their own research project. This research project should be related to the theme of colonial violence in Algeria or the violence experienced by North Africans in France, during the colonial or post-colonial period. It is expected that the research project will result in scientific production (an event, publication, etc.) or public-facing presentations. Meeting bi-weekly with the principal investigator and attending monthly research team meetings. In addition, the person recruited will also be expected to contribute to the following tasks: Participation in the seminars of IREMAM, especially any seminars or colloquia organized by "Violence and the Colonial Project." Supporting the organization of events related to the themes of the project, including the organization of an international workshop on colonial violence. Collaborating with principal investigators and other postdoctoral researchers Where to apply E-mail: danielle.beaujon@univ-amu.fr Requirements Research Field: All Education Level: PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications Desired Skills: PhD in anthropology, cultural studies, history, sociology, or a related discipline. Expertise in the history of modern Algeria and/or North African immigration in France Experience in conducting oral history research or related methodologies Strong writing skills, including the ability to produce and publish articles in peer-reviewed academic journals, and ability to independently manage long-term research projects Ability to communicate research findings effectively to academic audiences and, where relevant, to the public. Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to adhere to deadlines Ability to collaborate in an international and multilingual academic setting. Fluency in French and/or English is required; Mastery of Algerian Darija and/or Amazigh dialects will be considered highly desirable Experience conducting research in Algeria is preferred Languages: FRENCH Level: Excellent Languages: ENGLISH Level: Excellent Languages: ARABIC Level: Good Additional Information Benefits Aix-Marseille University (AMU) is a multidisciplinary university organized around five major academic areas (Arts, Literature, Languages, and Humanities; Law and Political Science; Economics and Management; Health; Science and Technology; and a multidisciplinary unit). AMU educates 80,000 students across 17 constituent units (faculties, schools, institutes), spread across four departments (04, 05, 13, and 84) and 10 cities (learn more: www.univ-amu.fr ). AMU video: https://youtu.be/7-Hrtn-l2Qk The diversity of its campuses allows the university to offer unique career opportunities today. The position is for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for 1 more year. Salary is based on experience [€2,616.35/month (Gross amount), depending on qualification and expertise]. Eligibility criteria External hiring policy: Eligible candidates must be external to AMU, meaning their current employer is not AMU, and they must have earned their most recent degree outside AMU. Selection process To apply, please email Dr. Danielle Beaujon ( danielle.beaujon@univ-amu.fr ) with the following materials as one PDF: Cover Letter including proposed research project (max. 2 pages) CV Representative writing sample (published article, dissertation chapter, etc.) Contact information for 2 references Application materials may be submitted in French or English. Applications will be accepted until December 20th . The position can begin as early as March 2027, but flexibility for a later start date is possible. Website for additional job details: https://www.iremam.mmsh.fr/fr Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: IREMAM Country: France City: Aix-en-Provence Postal Code: 13097 Street: 5 rue du Château de l’Horloge Contact City: Aix-en-Provence Website: http://www.univ-amu.fr