PhD Candidate (Art/Cultural or Historical Studies, 80%)
Hochschule Luzern (HSLU)
Emmenbrücke
Key information
- Publication date:14 November 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Emmenbrücke
Job summary
Join Hochschule Luzern's vibrant team for a unique dissertation! Engage in a supportive environment with diverse opportunities and benefits.
Tasks
- Develop a dissertation on the genealogy of collectivity in art.
- Conduct archival research and analyze relevant cultural discourses.
- Assist in organizing workshops and contribute to academic discussions.
Skills
- Master's in art, cultural studies, or history; research experience.
- Strong collaborative and independent working abilities.
- Proficiency in German and willingness to travel for conferences.
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Your Tasks
- Development of a dissertation within the framework of the mentioned SNSF project on the topic of the genealogy of collectivity in art
- Processing of the relevant discourses from art and cultural studies, archival research on selected historical case studies
- Collaboration in the conception and implementation of workshops and events
- Participation in the development of a glossary on collectivity, as well as participation in the international discourse with own contributions (conferences, publications)
Your Profile
- MA in Art/Cultural or Historical Studies or related fields
- Experience in scientific collaboration in the context of art schools or in practice-inspired and interdisciplinary research contexts
- Subject competence in the thematic orientation of the project
- Networked thinking, agile person who enjoys working independently and collaboratively
- Good German language skills in spoken and written form
- Willingness to travel (Switzerland, international conferences), workplace: Lucerne
Our Offer
- You have the opportunity to develop a dissertation within the framework of an attractive doctoral model.
- An exciting and future-oriented activity awaits you.
- You will work in a diverse, collegial team with flexible working hours.
- The position offers plenty of room for your own ideas in still young areas of practice-oriented basic research in the field of art.
- In addition, you can expect a variety of offers for personal development in research and teaching.
Professional Information
Prof. Dr. Rachel Mader
Head of CC Postdisciplinary Art Research
rachel.mader@hslu.ch
Prof. Marina Belobrovaja
Artist and Lecturer
marina.belobrovaja@hslu.ch
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