Postdoc in comparative literature

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher in Comparative Literature to join the research environment Komplitt at the Centre for

Languages and Literature We welcome applications for a three-year postdoctoral position based at Komplitt – Forum for Comparative

Literature, an interdisciplinary research environment at the Centre for Languages and Literature. Komplitt has been active since

2013 and maintains long-standing collaborations with universities abroad. The environment is led by a steering committee drawn

from various subjects within literary studies at the Centre for Languages and Literature. The research project "Censorship,

'banned books', and persecuted authors" The position is linked to an interdisciplinary project on censored and banned literature,

freedom of expression, and human rights, conducted by Komplitt in collaboration with the Dawit Isaak Library in Malmö, the

research infrastructure GRIDH at the University of Gothenburg, Swedish PEN, and the Swedish Institute for Children’s Books. The

project’s overall objective is to map and analyse the manifestations and effects of censorship, and includes, among other things,

the expansion of the research database The Dawit Isaak Database of Censorship. Tasks and responsibilities You will conduct

innovative research on literary censorship in connection to Komplitt’s international network and the aforementioned collaborative

project. You will also participate in the planning and execution of seminars and academic conferences on censorship, banned books,

and persecuted authors. The position is a career development post, and its purpose is to act as an initial step on a career path

by providing the opportunity to deepen and broaden your research expertise. The position also includes some pedagogical training.

Teaching, supervision and other teaching-related duties may also be included in the duties, but up to a maximum of one-fifth of

the working time.

What we offer

As a Postdoc you are provided an opportunity to develop your independence as a researcher with the

support of senior colleagues. The appointment is limited to three years and is full time in accordance with the Agreement

regarding fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow. International employees are supported in their move to Sweden. If you

have a family, they will find new contacts and support through Lund’s International Citizen Hub. Lund University is a government

agency, which means that you get special benefits, generous holidays and a favourable occupational pension. Find out more on the

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Lund. Qualifications The assessment will primarily be based on your research merits and your potential as a researcher. Particular

emphasis will be placed on research competence within the subject area. Qualification requirements - a doctoral degree, or an

equivalent foreign degree, in Literature or a language subject with a specialisation in literature. The doctoral degree must be

completed by the time the employment decision is made; applicants must submit documentation verifying the completed degree prior

to this date - an independently developed project plan describing a research project on literary censorship, freedom of

expression, and human rights - a demonstrated ability to develop and conduct high-quality research. - experience in comparative

literature research - documented good collaboration skills - teaching proficiency - documented excellent proficiency in English

and at least two other languages. - you have not previously been employed as a postdoc researcher under the existing agreement on

fixed-term postdoc employment for more than one year in the same or a related subject area with Lund University Desired

qualifications - completed doctoral degree no more than three years prior to the application deadline. If there are special

circumstances such as leave of absence because of illness, parental leave, position as elected representative in trade union

organisations, military service or service/assignments relevant to the subject area, this time can be deducted from the time

elapsed since the doctoral degree was completed - experience of research on censorship, persecuted authors, and banned books -

experience of cross-disciplinary and methodologically innovative research - experience of collaboration between academia and other

agents and stakeholders - broad language proficiency Terms The appointment is limited to three years and is full time in

accordance with the Agreement regarding fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow. How to apply Your application should be

written in English. As part of your application, you must attach a project plan describing a research project on literature,

censorship, and human rights. The project must cover at least three linguistic or cultural areas and incorporate interdisciplinary

and/or methodologically innovative approaches, for example in relation to specific materials or research infrastructures. The

project plan must clearly outline the intended implementation and research output of the project. You can find instructions on how

to compile an application, including your project plan, here: How to apply for a postdoc position at the Joint Faculties of

Humanity and Theology | The joint faculties of humanities and theology In addition to the research plan and doctoral thesis, you

may also submit up to five publications.