PhD position | Dutch Firms Exploiting Iberian Colonial Resources, 1650-1850As of September 1, 2020, the Leiden University Institute for History will be appointing a candidate for a PhD position: Dutch Firms Exploiting Iberian Colonial Resources, 1650-1850. The overall project, Exploiting the Empire of Others: Dutch Investment in Foreign Colonial Resources, 1570-1800, starts from the idea that Early Modern European empires are portrayed and perceived as nationally geared enterprises, as entangled spaces at the peripheries, and as zones of contact. This project will establish how and why Dutch entrepreneurs participated in exploiting the English, French, and Iberian empires, as Dutch firms are particularly prominent in the European colonial landscape.
Key responsibilities Conducting research on Dutch private firms exploiting French Colonial Resources, 1650-1800, with particular interest for the firms Schonenberg, Coijmans & Van Belle (of Seville – Asientista de Negros), the firm Cloots & Co (of Cadiz), or the family firm Gildemeester (Lisbon);Writing a PhD thesis in English within four years;Writing at least two (single- or co-authored) articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals;Presenting draft articles or thesis chapters at conferences and workshops;Co-organizing workshops, conferences, and events with societal partners;Being a team player (sharing and discussing collective data and actively participating in the societal and educational goals of the project);Contributing to undergraduate teaching (within the limits of what has been established as best practices within the Institute for History).Requirements MA degree in History, preferably with a specialization in Global History or the Economic and Social History of Early Modern Empires;Fluency in English. Very good passive command of Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch (including the reading of archival sources);Demonstrable interest in the history of European colonialism, with methodological and theoretical insights of Global History;Excellent writing skills;Ability to work both independently and as part of an (international) team;Ability to work in an international and highly competitive environment.Conditions of employment We offer a full-time position for initially one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the thesis, the appointment will be extended by a further three years. Salary range from € 2,325.- to € 2,972.- gross per month (pay scale P, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
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