Research Professor in Audiovisual & Dramatic Arts

About the role

The Faculty of Languages and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Brussel seeks a part‑time professor to lead research in the audiovisual or dramatic arts. The position is based at the Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Elsene) and focuses on high‑level artistic research and PhD supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in the audiovisual or dramatic arts, aligning with the RITCS School of Arts.
• Develop and submit external research funding proposals and manage awarded projects.
• Supervise PhD candidates and contribute to the coordination of research programmes.
• Generate internationally relevant artistic and peer‑reviewed research outputs.
• Collaborate with faculty members to integrate research findings into the broader academic agenda.

Required profile

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in a relevant discipline.
• Affiliation with the RITCS School of Arts with a minimum 50 % appointment at the start of the contract.
• Not currently holding a ZAP position at VUB or another Flemish university.
• Demonstrated research activity in audiovisual or dramatic arts.
• Proficiency in the language of instruction at ERK level C1.

Required skills