20 October 2015
The Faculty of Humanities, Institute for History, University of Leiden, The Netherlands, has a vacancy for a Full Professor of Brazilian Studies.
During the last decade Brazil has achieved an important position on the global stage. The country today represents the seventh largest economy in the world and has been able to strengthen its political presence at the international scene. Today Brazil is an important member of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), representing the largest emerging economies. In addition, Brazil is rapidly positioning itself in a leading position within the Latin American region.
The Leiden University has decided to establish a Chair in Brazilian Studies. Candidates are invited to apply for a full Professorship Brazilian studies with a special focus on contemporary Brazilian society. The chair holder will be based in Leiden in the Institute for History and be in charge of the research and teaching activities in the field of modern Brazilian history, both in the Latin American Studies programme and in the International Studies programme. The appointment will start in January 2016.
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