Junior Researcher (MA) with a Focus on Financial Colonial History and an Expertise in Art and Artist

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We are looking for an researcher/artist (MA) for the research project “COLFIN: Colonial Durabilities in Financial Infrastructures,” directed by prof. Marieke de Goede. The project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) through an Advanced Grant. For more information, see https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101199713 . Apply Junior Researcher (MA) with a Focus on Financial Colonial History and an Expertise in Art and Artist Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences 15450 Master's €3,706 - €5,760 Minimum 19 hours Closes on 20-09-2026 Apply Junior Researcher (MA) with a Focus on Financial Colonial History and an Expertise in Art and Artist Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Master's Minimum 19 hours 15450 €3,706 - €5,760 Closes on 20-09-2026 Are you an expert in financial colonial history and looking  to combine your (freelance) art practice with university research? We are looking for an researcher/artist (MA) for the research project “COLFIN: Colonial Durabilities in Financial Infrastructures,” directed by prof. Marieke de Goede. The project is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) through an Advanced Grant. For more information, see https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101199713 . Apply Junior Researcher (MA) with a Focus on Financial Colonial History and an Expertise in Art and Artist Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences 15450 Master's €3,706 - €5,760 Minimum 19 hours Closes on 20-09-2026 Apply Working at the UvA Join us! We are looking for a part-time (fixed-term, 0.5 fte) Junior Researcher/Artist (MA) with a focus on Financial colonial history and an expertise in artistic research and practice. The position is available for 24 months within the project COLFIN. COLFIN analyses the colonial durabilities in modern financial infrastructures. The aim of COLFIN is to understand and analyse how the experimental beginnings and development of financial instruments were shaped by and through colonial exploitation and appropriation. The approach of COLFIN is to focus on financial infrastructures, understood as socio-technical and historically durable ways of organizing political-economic life. Artistic research is part of COLFIN’s research methods and helps to examine and present archival materials in new ways. This successful candidate will contribute to COLFIN’s objectives through developing its artistic research methods and practice, and through presenting COLFIN’s objectives and findings to a larger public. COLFIN uses artistic research as a participatory, practice-based research method, whereby artistic ways of investigation generate public knowledge and critical interrogation. The successful candidate will contribute to developing COLFIN’s methods in artistic research, and to presenting COLFIN’s objectives and findings to a larger audience in accessible and artistic ways. The candidate will also develop an artistic product or objects on the themes of COLFIN. Working at the UvA Join us! We are looking for a part-time (fixed-term, 0.5 fte) Junior Researcher/Artist (MA) with a focus on Financial colonial history and an expertise in artistic research and practice. The position is available for 24 months within the project COLFIN. COLFIN analyses the colonial durabilities in modern financial infrastructures. The aim of COLFIN is to understand and analyse how the experimental beginnings and development of financial instruments were shaped by and through colonial exploitation and appropriation. The approach of COLFIN is to focus on financial infrastructures, understood as socio-technical and historically durable ways of organizing political-economic life. Artistic research is part of COLFIN’s research methods and helps to examine and present archival materials in new ways. This successful candidate will contribute to COLFIN’s objectives through developing its artistic research methods and practice, and through presenting COLFIN’s objectives and findings to a larger public. COLFIN uses artistic research as a participatory, practice-based research method, whereby artistic ways of investigation generate public knowledge and critical interrogation. The successful candidate will contribute to developing COLFIN’s methods in artistic research, and to presenting COLFIN’s objectives and findings to a larger audience in accessible and artistic ways. The candidate will also develop an artistic product or objects on the themes of COLFIN. All about this vacancy What are you going to do The junior researcher will be expected to have a high level of competence and motivation to undertake the following tasks: Developing guidelines for an artistic research approach to understanding and analysing colonial durabilities in financial history; Using artistic research methods to analyse selected COLFIN topics in archives, leading to one or more artistic products or objects; Contributing to designing public visibility of COLFIN, for example by helping build COLFIN’s website; Contribute to the organisation of research activities and events of the project, and to the wider research culture of the research institute. What do you have to offer The successful candidate will have proven experience with artistic research and affinity with the colonial histories of finance. Ideal candidates: Have a completed MA degree in artistic research; Have a track record in artistic practice; and a creative, innovative approach to the COLFIN topics; Are persons with initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team; Have well-developed analytical and digital skills, as well as creativity and perseverance; Can demonstrate a strong interest in the topic of this research project; Are able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; Knowledge of multiple European languages beyond English  is an asset (in particular, Dutch or Spanish). What else do we offer you The Junior researcher will be appointed at the department of Political Science of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and will conduct the research in the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). We are offering a fixed-term, part-time contract of 19 hours per week (0.5 FTE) for a maximum period of 24 months, with a probationary period of 2 months. The salary will range from 3,706 EUR to 5,760 EUR  gross per month on a full-time basis (38 hours per week), in accordance with salary scale 10, depending on relevant experience. This excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities applies. The expected start date can be discussed but should be no later than 1 January 2027. All about this vacancy What are you going to do The junior researcher will be expected to have a high level of competence and motivation to undertake the following tasks: Developing guidelines for an artistic research approach to understanding and analysing colonial durabilities in financial history; Using artistic research methods to analyse selected COLFIN topics in archives, leading to one or more artistic products or objects; Contributing to designing public visibility of COLFIN, for example by helping build COLFIN’s website; Contribute to the organisation of research activities and events of the project, and to the wider research culture of the research institute. What do you have to offer The successful candidate will have proven experience with artistic research and affinity with the colonial histories of finance. Ideal candidates: Have a completed MA degree in artistic research; Have a track record in artistic practice; and a creative, innovative approach to the COLFIN topics; Are persons with initiative, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team; Have well-developed analytical and digital skills, as well as creativity and perseverance; Can demonstrate a strong interest in the topic of this research project; Are able to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing; Knowledge of multiple European languages beyond English  is an asset (in particular, Dutch or Spanish). What else do we offer you The Junior researcher will be appointed at the department of Political Science of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences and will conduct the research in the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). We are offering a fixed-term, part-time contract of 19 hours per week (0.5 FTE) for a maximum period of 24 months, with a probationary period of 2 months. The salary will range from 3,706 EUR to 5,760 EUR  gross per month on a full-time basis (38 hours per week), in accordance with salary scale 10, depending on relevant experience. This excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities applies. The expected start date can be discussed but should be no later than 1 January 2027. Your place at the UvA In this department, you will work The successful candidate will be part of the COLFIN team, which is led by Prof Marieke de Goede. The team will eventually consist of several postdoc researchers and PhD candidates. The team will be embedded within the research group Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance of the AISSR. TCCG is an inspiring, supportive and professional academic environment, spanning research across public policy, International Relations, conflict and governance. There will also be interfaculty collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and the UvA Humanities Labs. About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships. In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them? Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Your place at the UvA This is where you will be working In this department, you will work The successful candidate will be part of the COLFIN team, which is led by Prof Marieke de Goede. The team will eventually consist of several postdoc researchers and PhD candidates. The team will be embedded within the research group Transnational Configurations, Conflict and Governance of the AISSR. TCCG is an inspiring, supportive and professional academic environment, spanning research across public policy, International Relations, conflict and governance. There will also be interfaculty collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and the UvA Humanities Labs. About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships. In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them? Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Important to know Your application & contact If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. Candidates are requested to include a brief provisional research plan of around 1,000 words, which outlines how you might approach the research topics and what kind of focus you would bring to the COLFIN project. Please also include a relevant example of earlier work (either a publication or another research output). Please combine it all in 1 PDF file. Please do not include AI generated txt in your application and work plan. You can apply via the red button until September 20, 2026. Interviews will take place early October. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates. For questions about the vacancy, you can contact: prof. dr. Marieke de Goede: [email protected] Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture. Read more Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway. Important to know Your application & contact If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. Candidates are requested to include a brief provisional research plan of around 1,000 words, which outlines how you might approach the research topics and what kind of focus you would bring to the COLFIN project. Please also include a relevant example of earlier work (either a publication or another research output). Please combine it all in 1 PDF file. Please do not include AI generated txt in your application and work plan. You can apply via the red button until September 20, 2026. Interviews will take place early October. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates. For questions about the vacancy, you can contact: prof. dr. Marieke de Goede: [email protected] Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway. Other interesting vacancies for you Postdoc on Stable Optical Circuits for Quantum Technology Faculty of Science €3,546 - €5,538 Closes on 30-09-2026 PhD 38 hours Do you have a background in optics, ultracold atoms or trapped ions? Do you want to have direct impact with your research? Do you enjoy technical projects involving optics, electronics, and software?  Are you eager to join a startup and grow it to a successful company with real world impact? 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• The aim of COLFIN is to understand and analyse how the experimental beginnings and development of financial instruments were shaped by and through colonial exploitation and appropriation.
• This successful candidate will contribute to COLFIN’s objectives through developing its artistic research methods and practice, and through presenting COLFIN’s objectives and findings to a larger public.
• The successful candidate will contribute to developing COLFIN’s methods in artistic research, and to presenting COLFIN’s objectives and findings to a larger audience in accessible and artistic ways.
• The candidate will also develop an artistic product or objects on the themes of COLFIN.
• The junior researcher will be expected to have a high level of competence and motivation to undertake the following tasks:
• Developing guidelines for an artistic research approach to understanding and analysing colonial durabilities in financial history
• Using artistic research methods to analyse selected COLFIN topics in archives, leading to one or more artistic products or objects
• Contribute to the organisation of research activities and events of the project, and to the wider research culture of the research institute.
• Have well-developed analytical and digital skills, as well as creativity and perseverance

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• The successful candidate will have proven experience with artistic research and affinity with the colonial histories of finance. Ideal candidates:
• Have a completed MA degree in artistic research
• The team will eventually consist of several postdoc researchers and PhD candidates.
• In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.
• Postdoc on Stable Optical Circuits for Quantum Technology Faculty of Science €3,546 - €5,538 Closes on 30-09-2026 PhD 38 hours Do you have a background in optics, ultracold atoms or trapped ions?