[Reader-list] Call for applications: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Visual History & Theory

[Praveen Rai]

*National Research Foundation South African Research Chair Initiative
(SARChI): *

*Research Chair in Visual History & Theory*



The *SARChI Chair in Visual History & Theory* is part of the South African
Research Chairs Initiative of the National Research Foundation. This Chair
promotes innovative research that brings images into larger questions of
history and the humanities. It supports new critical directions that engage
with visual archives and contemporary criticism. To date the project has
built a strong research record in photography and southern African history,
and is expanding into other regions. A range of fellowships are intended to
promote research and build a postgraduate community in this field. The
Chair is located in the Centre for Humanities Research (CHR) at the
University of the Western Cape, South Africa (see www.chrflagship.uwc.ac.za
).


*One postdoctoral fellowship* is still available for the year *2017*.
Applications remain open into February 2017. Please contact Patricia Hayes
for further information at visualhistoryuwc at gmail.com or Lameez Lalkhen at
the CHR: llalkhen at uwc.ac.za.

All applications should include a CV, a recent chapter sample or article, a
letter of motivation, and the names and details of three referees.


The Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to participate in Chair and CHR
activities at the University of the Western Cape, and will be encouraged to
present and publish new research in the field. Details of the stipend and
travel support available on enquiry. The fellowship may be renewed for a
second term.


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Patricia Hayes
National Research Foundation SARChI Chair in Visual History & Theory
Centre for Humanities Research
University of the Western Cape (UWC)

Convenor, Seminar in Contemporary History & Humanities, UWC