Michael Rosenfeld

Researcher in Francophone literature, queer studies, literary history and Hebrew literature.

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

I am currently a postdoctoral research fellow (2022-2025) at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. I obtained my Ph.D. degree in French literature in June 2020. I was a lecturer at the University of Strasbourg from 2014 to 2017. I have previously worked as a research assistant in the field of History, for Tel Aviv University and for a private foundation. This research included both online research and actual Archival Research in Israel, the US, France, Belgium and other locations. I worked at the Israeli Embassy in Paris, for the Ministry of Defense Mission in Europe. At Excedo ventures I was in charge of customer relations and market development both in high tech and regular industry fields. For two and a half years I worked at a medical device company called Intromedix. After that I was the CIO for the Israeli Jewish Congress, an NGO based in Tel Aviv. Specialties: High language skills (fluent in English, French, Dutch and Hebrew), Expert knowledge in foreign relations, highly motivated and quick to learn and comprehend new fields. Highly experienced academic researcher.

Experience

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Oct 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs

    FWO junior postdoctoral research fellow at the Centre for Literary and Intermedial Crossings at the VUB

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow at ULB
    Oct 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr

  • Université de Strasbourg (3 yrs)
    • Chargé de cours
      Sep 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr

    • Temporary Lecturer (ATER)
      Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs

  • Chief Information & Research Officer at The Israeli Jewish Congress
    Mar 2012 - Dec 2012 · 10 mos

    The Israeli Jewish Congress is a new organization that represents the Jewish community in Israel. It wishes to strengthen the ties between Jews in Israel and the Diaspora. More info at: www.ijc.org.il

  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs at Intromedix Advanced Medical Technologies Ltd.
    Sep 2009 - Feb 2012 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    Started as MarCom & Logistics Coordinator and head of ERP implementation Project. Since October 2010 Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.