PhD contract in Anthropology - Brazil (M/F)

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PhD contract in Anthropology - Brazil (M/F) Sintesi in italiano (traduzione automatica): L'organizzazione internazionale EHESS offre un contratto di dottorato in antropologia per il progetto MOVING, che si concentra sull'analisi delle tracce e delle memorie legate alla schiavitù africana nei contesti post-schiavitù e diasporici in Brasile, Cile e Colombia. La posizione è aperta a candidati che non siano già iscritti a un programma di dottorato e che possiedano una laurea magistrale in antropologia o un diploma equivalente. I candidati devono dimostrare esperienza in Sud America, fluente in portoghese e avere conoscenze di base dello spagnolo e dell'inglese. Le domande devono essere presentate in francese e inglese, includendo un CV, una lettera di presentazione, lettere di referenza e un progetto di ricerca. La scadenza per le candidature è il 19 settembre 2026. • Further information: The MOVING project aims to develop an ethnographic and interdisciplinary methodology for studying the traces and memories carried and transmitted through bodies, of African slavery in post-slavery and diasporic contexts. In line with new theoretical and methodological orientations, the project revisits the notion of embodiment and is interested in the movements of human bodies as bearers of memorial expressions and in the emotions and bodily sensations that accompany them. It is also interested in the potential for intimate and social transformation inherent in movement. The MOVING project adopts a comparative approach in three South American countries: Brazil, Chile and Colombia. The design of the project is based on a methodology combining three types of research: classic academic, experimental and with an artistic creation approach; and action-oriented, involving the social participation of 'citizen scientists' and society as a whole. • Application requirements: - FIRST REGISTRATION in 2026-2027 for a doctorate in anthropology. - NOT TO BE ENROLLED IN A DOCTORAL PROGRAMME at another French or foreign higher education institution. - Hold a master's degree (or an equivalent diploma) or have a defence scheduled by June 2026. • Modalities: - All applications must be sent in French AND in English - Please, apply through the CNRS dedicated gate AND send the documents required at: moving@ehess.fr - Applications until June 19th September 2026, 11:59 PM (Paris time) - Interviews will be held in the following two weeks. - Expected start date of the contract: start of the 2026-2027 academic year. The call for application will be held open until the position is filled. • Particulars: *Please note: The signature of the doctoral contract and the payment of the associated remuneration will be conditional upon effective administrative registration for a doctorate at EHESS. To this end, candidates are asked to submit an application for admission on e-candidat at the same time as the present procedure. This step is a prerequisite for administrative registration. See: https://www.ehess.fr/fr/doctorat-anthropologie-sociale-et-ethnologie • Applications must include the following documents: - a CV - a cover letter + 2 letters of reference - a research project on the aspects that the applicant would like to develop in one of the three countries (Brazil, Chile, Colombia) of the project for the duration of the contract plus an indicative bibliography. The project must include a title, context of the subject and state of the art, problem statement, objectives and proposed place(s) of investigation, methodology and timetable (max 30,000 characters including spaces). Candidates are encouraged to consider topics beyond the already well-documented sites of African presence (such as quilombos, capoeira, etc.). - Copy of 'Masters 2' thesis (France) or Masters' thesis if from a foreign university. - Copy of last degree obtained and transcript of records (for M1 & M2 if applicable). • INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE INVITED TO MAKE THEMSELVES KNOWN IN ADVANCE, in writing, at moving@ehess.fr . This address may also be used for any questions regarding this call for applications. • Profile required: - Experience of South America and Brazil. - Fluency in Portuguese and basic knowledge of Spanish. - Working knowledge of English (reading books, oral presentations, drafting documents, etc.). - Ability to follow a teaching and training programme in French for the first year. - Knowledge of Brazil's history. - Appreciated knowledge of the history of slavery in South America and of the presence and cultural practices of Afro-descendants in South America. - Master's degree or equivalent qualification: A Master's degree in Anthropology is essential*, preferably with a specialisation in the anthropology of the body, political anthropology, dance anthropology, or health anthropology (including somatic practices). Training in social psychology and Dance/M Annuncio in inglese. Fonte: Euraxess (Commissione europea).