Are you seeking an intellectually stimulating opportunity within a vibrant academic environment? The Amsterdam School for Cultural Analysis (ASCA) is pleased to announce a vacant PhD position within the Trans-Sexualities project, spearheaded by principal investigators Marija Cetinic and Diego Semerene. ASCA, situated within the Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR), stands as one of the five esteemed Research Schools dedicated to fostering scholarly inquiry and interdisciplinary engagement.
The PhD position aims to explore questions around gender and sexuality, particularly focusing on trans-ness within a psychoanalytic framework. The selected candidate will delve into theories and histories of (trans-)sexualities, (trans-)desire, and psychoanalysis, contributing to interdisciplinary research in cultural analysis.The University of Amsterdam (UvA) stands as the largest and one of the most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, boasting a rich history of academic excellence and innovation. Founded in 1632, the UvA has continuously upheld a tradition of intellectual rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration, shaping the landscape of higher education both nationally and internationally. Situated in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, the UvA offers a dynamic and culturally diverse learning environment that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and academic exploration. With over 42,000 students and 6,000 employees, the university serves as a bustling hub of knowledge exchange and scholarly discourse.
Established in 1632, Universiteit van Amsterdam (University of Amsterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Amsterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), North Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 387 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.