Research assistant (fixed-term contract) – Colonial Legacies of Universities: Materialities and New Collaborations - Vacancy at Aarhus University

The position

The successful applicant is expected to work closely with project PI Nick Shepherd in support of the work package deliverables and to liaise with project partner Det Grønlandske Hus (Aarhus) and with the other COLUMN collaborating institutions. The project seeks to understand the deep imprint of coloniality in three universities, chosen as case studies: Aarhus University, The University of Pretoria, and the University of Liverpool. A broad understanding of, and fluency in, decolonial debates and ideas is a key requirement for this position, as is the ability to work independently and flexibly with an evolving research design. Specific tasks include:

• Conducting interviews with a range of stakeholders across the three case-study institutions;
• Doing archival research and working with collections;
• Conducting participant observation to better understand university processes;
• Systematically documenting and archiving all material collected as a part of the project, with an eye to publication;
• Assisting in organizing three campus residencies scheduled for 2027;
• Assisting with the administration and reporting of the project;
• Drafting material for a ‘decolonial handbook’.

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