May 2008

Two PhD-researchers on heritage formation in colonial and postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands
Amsterdam, 1081, (Noord-Holland), VU University Amsterdam

Job description
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Two PhD-researchers
Faculty of Arts, Department of History
Political history, cultural history and global history are three
main foci of the Department of History’s contemporary research
programme. The section of Political History focuses on issues of
nationbuilding, citizenship and political culture in its relationship
to processes of signification, inclusion and exclusion. Histories of
colonialism and decolonisation are important in this respect.

Research project
Within the broader context of the NWO-programme on Cultural
Dynamics two PhD-posts have been formulated for the research programme
Sites, Bodies and Stories. The Dynamics of Heritage Formation in
Colonial and Postcolonial Indonesia and the Netherlands. These are:

1 –Physical Anthropology, Colonial Practice and Cultural Policies;
2 –Performing identity, Shaping Heritage – Wayang puppet theatre
and the dynamics of heritage formation in contemporary Indonesia.

Both PhD researchers are supposed to develop the research questions
formulated in the Sites, Bodies and Stories outline, and push these
further. These are leading questions, which have been drafted for a
collaborative project with many stakeholders involved.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and sharing of research results will be
at stake in each phase of the progamme. Research will take place within
the context of the new VU research institute on Heritage, Urban
Landscapes and Cultural Environments CLUE.
Requirements
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University Graduate
Qualifcations
•Research MA or double MA in history and/or other relevant academic disciplines;
•solid working knowledge on Indonesian history, culture and contemporary
society;
•experience with sources and academic practices in Dutch colonialism;
•conceptual approach to tangible and intangible heritage and
experience with the representation of culture in museums or academic
institutions like laboratories;
•experience with research outside the Netherlands, preferably in Indonesia.
Basic knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage;
•experience with collection databases and international communication through
digital platforms.
Organization
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VU University Amsterdam Faculty of Arts
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has
been a renowned cultural, scientific and commercial centre for many
centuries. It was here, in 1880, that the VU University Amsterdam first
opened its doors to students. VU stands for ‘Vrije Universiteit’, which
means ‘Free University’. Here, ‘free’ refers to freedom of state and
church interference. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam was established in
1880 by orthodox protestants. Nowadays it aims to be inspiring,
innovative and involved.

Throughout the past century, the university has continued to
expand. It now comprises twelve faculties and has teaching facilities
for 18,000 students.

Click here for an overview of faculties and institutes:
http://www.english.vu.nl/About_the_VU/

The university campus and university hospital are situated in the
south-western part of Amsterdam, one of the most dynamic and
fast-growing business districts in the Netherlands. The international
airport of Schiphol-Amsterdam is 10 kilometres away, just 8 minutes by
train. With more than fifty undergraduate (or bachelor’s) programmes
and almost a hundred postgraduate (or master’s) programmes, the Vrije
Universiteit Amsterdam offers a wide choice of study options. The
programmes are of a high quality, the atmosphere is very conducive to
study, and the teaching staff is easily accessible.

The new Department of Language and
Communication brings linguists from various language backgrounds
together in one department and is responsible for a range of BA and MA
degrees in the Faculty of Arts. The English language section is one of
the main groups in the department, with a permanent staff of seven. It
contributes English linguistics and high-level English language skills
courses to BA degrees in English, Communication & Information
Sciences, and Language & Communication Studies, as well as to MA
degrees in English, Linguistics, Communication & Information
Sciences, and ICT & Translation.
Conditions of employment
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Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: temporary

Additional conditions of employment:
The PhD-researchers will spend part of their research time in
Indonesia, and will also collaborate within the Netherlands with
Indonesian researchers and MA students. Throughout the research
programme, improvement of communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia will
be required.
We want to mention that for both PhD posts qualified candidates
are known to the programme leaders. However, others who apply will be
offered a fair chance. The PhD researchers are supposed to spend a one
year minimum 0,1 fte to the education programme in the BA phase of
History, related to their research. A contract of employment is
offered, initially for a period of 12 months, extendable to 45 months
upon a positive evaluation. More information about our fringe benefits
you can find on: www.vu.nl/vacatures.

Salary
The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. The salary in the
first year amounts to
€ 2.000,- gross per month, increasing to € 2.558,- gross per month in the fourth
year.
Additional Information
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Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
* About the organization
* About the department
* About the function
Application
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You can apply for this job before 19-05-2008 by sending your application to:

VU University Amsterdam
Faculty of Arts
Dr. G.J. Nijsten
De Boelelaan 1105
1081 HV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
E-mail address: vacature@…

Information
For more information please contact Prof Dr. S.Legêne, by phone +31 (20) 59
82938,
email: s.legene@….

Application
Send your application (with the vacancy number on the top left side
of the letter and the envelope or in the e-mail header) before May 19th
2008 to the VU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Arts, attn. Dr. GJ.M.
Nijsten, Managing Director De Boelelaan 1105, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The
Netherlands, or by e-mail to: vacature@….

When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 1.2008.00129.

The short URL code for this job opening is: 00353-606.
You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL
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The School is based in Venice and offers only courses at a doctoral level. The official language is English. The current Director is Agar Brugiavini.

Information for DEC applicants

The deadline for applying to DEC is May 20, 2008. Notice of admission for DEC will be given by June 9, 2008. Classes start on September 1, 2008.

DEC will admit up to ten students, seven of which will be fully financed (including tuition fees and living stipend). One position in DEC will be preferentially assigned to students with an interest in Mathematical Methods for Economics. The School provides subsidized housing to all first-year students.

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FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS

The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF), established in 1992, is a bi-national non-profit foundation that administers the Fulbright Program in Indonesia. Fulbright and related programs through AMINEF annually award more than 160 scholarships to Americans and Indonesians to study, teach, or conduct original research in a variety of disciplines. Please consult the AMINEF website (www.aminef.or.id) or periodic announcements and leaflets for specific program requirements, criteria for selection, and application deadlines. Grants are competitive, comprehensive, and generally cover tuition and fees, textbook allowance, monthly maintenance, international airfare, and health insurance.

PROGRAMS FOR INDONESIANS

General Program Description
The American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) annually offers Fulbright scholarships to study in the United States. The primary focus of the Fulbright Program in Indonesia is to promote mutual understanding between the Republic of Indonesia and the United States of America through educational exchange and academic scholarship. Fulbright scholarships are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated in the program descriptions listed below.

General Requirements for All Programs :
* Leadership qualities
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* A demonstrated commitment to the chosen field of study
* A willingness to return to Indonesia upon completion of the Fulbright program.

Please note : Clear and concise written a Study Objectives and Research Proposals are extremely important factors in being considered for all Fulbright Programs.

Important Required Testing Information
Degree student candidates must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE for all fields except Law and Business) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT for business administration, finance, accounting) if they are selected. It is recommended that applicants begin to familiarize themselves with the above test.

Fulbright Student Program Alumni
Fulbright student program alumni are not eligible to apply to get a second student grant.

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Fulbright Master’s Degree Program

Preference will be given to applicants who serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. However, all qualified individuals are eligible to apply.

Applicants will possess:
* A Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
* A minimum TOEFL score of 550

Fulbright-Freeport Master’s Degree Program
Preference will be given to Indonesian citizens from Papua who are faculty members at state or private institutions of higher education. Applicants will possess:
* Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (4.00 scale)
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* A minimum TOEFL score of 500

Deadline: May 31, 2008
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Deadline: May 31, 2008

Ph.D. PROGRAM

Fulbright Presidential Scholarship Program (Ph.D. Program)

This  open competition is for applicants who serve or plan to serve as faculty members of state or private institutions of higher education in Indonesia. Applicants will possess:

* Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)
* A determination to take up academic positions in higher education upon their return
* A minimum TOEFL score of 575. A score of 550 will be considered for certain fields

Deadline: May 31, 2008

RESEARCH PROGRAM

Fulbright Doctoral Dissertation Research Program

This research grant is intended to provide U.S. research opportunities to Indonesian university doctoral candidates who are in the final stages of writing their dissertation. The grant duration is for a period of three to six months. Applicants should have a minimum TOEFL score of 575 to participate in this program.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

Fulbright Senior Research Program

This research grant benefits Indonesian scholars who have a doctoral degree or equivalent professional qualifications. The grant affords Indonesian scholars the opportunity to conduct research in the U.S. for a period of three to six months. Applications should also be able to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to conduct research in the U.S.

Deadline: August 31, 2008

OTHER PROGRAMS

Fulbright Foreign Language (Bahasa Indonesia) Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program

Applicants must be English language teachers or currently in training to become an English language teacher and must be able to demonstrate a commitment to English language teaching upon return to Indonesia following the award. The program is for one academic year (9 months) and requires the grantee to teach Bahasa Indonesia at U.S. universities for up to 20 hours per week and to enroll in at least two U.S. Studies and/or ESL methodology classes per semester under a full tuition waiver. Applicants can be no older than 29 years of age at the time of application and must possess a minimum TOEFL score of 550.

Deadline: November  3, 2008

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals
Hubert H. Humphrey fellowships enable Indonesian mid-career professionals to participate in non-degree programs that combine academic coursework at the graduate level with professional development activities in the U.S. for a perioed of one academic year (9 months). Candidates are typically administrators in leadership positions with a minimum of five years of work experience who represent either the public or non-profit private sectors, including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) who are committed to public service. Applicants will possess:
* Sarjana (S1) degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75 (4.00 scale)
* A minimum TOEFL score 525.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

Fulbright Visiting Specialist Program

The Fulbright Visiting Specialists Program provides grants for Indonesian scholars and practitioners to conduct intensive three to six week programs of teaching, lecturing and public outreach on topics in Islamic civilization and developments in the Muslim world. Ideal applicants are scholars or practitioners with outstanding records of academic, professional, community service, the ability to address topics in Islamic civilization in addition to teaching in their own disciplines and about Indonesia, the ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically in English and the desire to serve as a cultural ambassador. The program does not support research and provides no time for the participants to pursue personal projects. Participants may be in fields of Islamic and area studies, political science, international relations, business and economics, history, women’s studies, journalism, sociology, religion, literature, anthropology, and the arts.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. Study

The AMINEF is pleased to announce the availability of approximately 40 awards to be competed worldwide under the aegis of International Fulbright Science and Technology Award for Ph.D. study at top U.S. institutions in science, technology, or engineering for the 2008 - 2009 academic year matriculants. Fulbright scholarships for this particular program are available to Indonesian citizens with the appropriate qualifications as stipulated below. Applicants will possess:

* A Bachelor and/or Master’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.00 scale)
* Undergraduate students who will complete the degree before August 1, 2008 may also apply
* A minimum TOEFL score of 580 at the time of application
* A minimum GRE quantitative score of 700 (GRE test will be required if selected for nomination)

Deadline: April 15, 2008

Community College Summit Initiative Program

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State is pleased announce the Community College Summit Initiative Program. This new international educational exchange program enables individuals from Indonesia to study at a community college in the United States to develop professional skills. Eligible fields are Business Management and Administration; Tourism and Hospitality Management; Health Professionals, including Nursing; Media; Information Technology; Agriculture, and Engineering Science.

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* Have completed a secondary school education (High School Diploma)
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Deadline: November 1, 2008

Note : Those who are currently enrolled in S1 or S2 programs or D3, or have completed S1, S2, D3, are NOT eligible for this program.

Priority Disciplines

Fulbright Programs : All disciplines and fields of study are eligible for a Fulbright award as indicated. The Fulbright Program is eligible in some programs to sponsor foreign medical doctors only, if they are engaged in observation and research, NOT in patient care or medical training.

The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for Mid-Career Professionals :  Agricultural Development/Agricultural Economics; Communications/Journalism; Economic Development; Administration; Technology Policy and Management; Public Policy Analysis and Public Health Policy and Management (including HIV/AIDS policy and prevention; drug abuse education, treatment, and prevention. Researchers, treatment providers, prevention specialists, and program planners at governmental or non-governmental organizations will also be considered for this award).

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should complete the appropriate application forms and return them to AMINEF by the application deadline. Forms are available either by mail, in person at the AMINEF Office, Gedung Balai Pustaka, 6th floor, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 4, Jakarta 10720, or via the AMINEF Website at the following URL: www.aminef.or.id. Please return to AMINEF your complete application package by the application deadline that includes : - Completed application form. This includes a clearly written and concise study objective. - Copy of your most recent, less than two years old, TOEFL score report. - One letter of reference, either from your current employer or previous lecturer. - Copy of academic transcript and diploma (English translation). - Copy of identify document (KTP or passport).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Specific questions regarding the application process are accepted via e-mail at the following address : infofulbright_ind@aminef.or.id