Axelle Djama
About Axelle Djama
Axelle Djama is a doctoral candidate in political anthropology at EHESS and a lecturer at Aix-Marseille Université. She has a diverse educational background and professional experience in international relations, public administration, and anthropology.
Work at Aix-Marseille University
Axelle Djama currently serves as Chargée d'enseignement for L1 Méthodes et Travail Universitaire in Anthropology at Aix-Marseille Université. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the academic development of first-year university students. Prior to this role, she worked at the same university as Chargée d’enseignement for L2 in Political Anthropology for a brief period in 2022. Her involvement in teaching reflects her commitment to education and her expertise in anthropology.
Education and Expertise
Axelle Djama has a comprehensive educational background in anthropology and international relations. She is currently pursuing her doctoral research in political anthropology at EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales, where she has been enrolled since 2021. She holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Sciences Po and a Master's degree in Political Science with a focus on Comparative Politics. Additionally, she has studied Swahili and Somali, enhancing her research capabilities in African studies.
Background in International Relations
Axelle Djama has experience in international relations and public administration, which complements her anthropological research. She worked as Chargée de mission at the Ministère des Armées from 2020 to 2021. Furthermore, she was Co-responsable de la rubrique politique at ASPA - Association de Sciences Po Pour l'Afrique from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse background in these fields informs her academic pursuits and research focus.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current academic roles, Axelle Djama gained professional experience in various capacities. She worked at AXA as Chargée d'assistance médicale for two months in 2017. Additionally, she served as Co-responsable du pôle communication at Sciences Po from 2015 to 2016. These roles provided her with a range of skills applicable to her current research and teaching.
Language Skills and Cultural Studies
Axelle Djama possesses language skills in Swahili and Somali, which enhance her research capabilities in African studies. She has studied these languages at the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco) and has a diverse educational background that includes studies in both European and African political systems. Her language proficiency supports her engagement with various cultural contexts in her research.