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&#160;Leiden University, HistoryPostdoctoral Researcher - Fighting Monopolies, Defying Empires 1500-1750: a Comparative Overview of Free Agents and Informal Empires in Western Europe and the Ottoman EmpireInstitution Type:       College / UniversityLocation:       NetherlandsPosition:       Post-Doctoral FellowPostdoctoral Researcher at the Leiden Institute for History within the project Fighting Monopolies, Defying Empires 1500-1750: a Comparative Overview of Free Agents and Informal Empires in Western Europe and the Ottoman EmpireSource : https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=46298---Faculty of HumanitiesInstitute for History, Economic and Social History SectionPost-Doc Position (30,4 hours per week)Vacancy Number: 13-018From June 1, 2013, the Economic and Social History Section, Institute for History of the Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University will be appointing a postdoctoral researcher, for four years, within the ERC funded Starting Grant project Fighting Monopolies, Defying Empires 1500-1750: A Comparative Overview of Free Agents and Informal Empires in Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire (http://www.hum.leiden.edu/history/research/projects-mgi/fighting-monopolies-erc.html), under the supervision of Dr. Cátia Antunes (http://www.hum.leiden.edu/history/organisation/staff-history/antunes.html).This comparative project will answer the general question: how did free agents in Western Europe and the Ottoman Empire react to the creation of colonial monopolies (royal monopolies and chartered companies) by central states in the Early Modern period? This collective project will answer this question by looking at the role individuals played in the construction of what has been called ‘informal empires’, which are understood as a multitude of self-organized networks operating world-wide, who had as their main goal the safeguarding of their personal, social and economic advantages, regardless of (and in spite of) state intervention.This postdoctoral position is situated  within a team of thirteen researchers directly and indirectly involved in the project. Team members are expected to work together by openly sharing questions, hypotheses and results and by participating in candid discussions of each others’ work.The Economic and Social History Section is a dynamic research group with broad interests, enthusiastic researchers and lecturers with outstanding track records and is successful in attracting national and international research grants.Tasks:The Postdoctoral researcher will be directly responsible to the project leader and is expected to fulfill the following tasks:Conduct original (archival) research on the role of free agents within the Ottoman empire between 1500 and 1750;(Co)author articles in international, peer-reviewed journals;Support the project leader in the organization of research activities;Support the project leader in the acquisition of externally-funded research projects;Contribute to the organization of, and participate in, activities related to the project, e.g. public lectures, seminars, and international conferences;Contribute to the public outreach and research dissemination of the project;Teach graduate and undergraduate courses (for a maximum of 10% of the yearly contract);Participate actively in project discussions and working as a peer reviewer for the team.Requirements:PhD in Early Modern Economic or Social History of the Ottoman Empire, Global History or World History;Fluency in English and in Turkish (preferably close to native speaker level). Knowledge of Danish, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish will be a decided advantage;Experience in working with Early Modern Ottoman archives and archival sources;Willingness to work in an international and highly competitive environment;Willingness to utilize a comparative history framework, with a focus on questions relating to an “East/West” divide;Ability to work independently and as part of the teamConditions of employment:The position of Postdoctoral researcher is temporary for maximally four years (0.8). Initially the employee will be contracted for one year. An extension of three years is possible after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility.The maximum gross monthly salary is € 4.374 (scale 11) for a full working week in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Association of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience. You will receive a holiday allowance amounting to 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% of your yearly income.Information:For more information, please contact Dr Cátia Antunes (c.a.p.antunes@hum.leidenuniv.nl)General InformationProject: http://www.hum.leiden.edu/history/research/projects-mgi/fighting-monopolies-erc.htmlSection of Economic and Social History: http://www.hum.leiden.edu/history/organisation/staff/staff-sections.html#economische-en-sociale-geschiedenisInstitute for History: http://www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/geschiedenisApplications:Applications should be submitted in English and should include:Cover letter stating your motivation and suitability for this position;Detailed curriculum vitae;Two samples of writing in English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish or Swedish (one of which should preferably be your PhD dissertation);Proof of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers or those without an undergraduate degree obtained in The Netherlands or an English-speaking country. (IELTS 7.0 or lower will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, e.g. in the case of other compensatory factors such as unique experience and expertise);Internationally certified copies of your academic diplomas and transcripts;Contact details of two referees (referees will only be contacted when invited for an interview).Please quote the vacancy number in your application and send it electronically to: vacaturesgeschiedenis@hum.leidenuniv.nlbefore March 15, 2013. All requested documents should be sent in pdf format.An interview with the search committee is part of the procedure. Long listed candidates will be interviewed through Skype. Short listed candidates will be interviewed at Leiden University. Interviews will be held during the month of April 2013.Contact:For more information, please contact Dr Cátia Antunes (c.a.p.antunes@hum.leidenuniv.nl)Website:     http://www.hum.leiden.edu/history/research/projects-mgi/fighting-monopolies-erc.htmlPrimary Category:     NoneSecondary Categories:     NonePosting Date:     01/30/2013Closing Date     03/14/2013###