Source: European Commission EURAXESS.
In the Department of History of Ghent University
(Belgium), a post-doctoral position is available for four years (consisting of
two two-year periods), as part of an ERC-funded research project on late
antique historiography (A.D. 300-800). The project will a) establish a complete
inventory of late ancient historiography; b) produce editions of fragmentary
texts; c) study medieval compilations; and d) situate late-antique
historiography in its cultural and literary context.
Your profile:
You possess a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline (or will
possess one by 30/9/2013) and have an excellent knowledge of Classical Arabic
and, if possible, knowledge of Syriac. Acquaintance with Greek and/or languages
such as Coptic and Armenian constitutes an advantage. You have an interest in
historiography, literature, and their wider historical and cultural context.
You are able to work independently, but can also work in a team.
Your duties:
You will be given the chance to write a monograph on a
topic of your own choice within the framework of the general project. You will
contribute to a database of all late antique histories, co-organise workshops
and a conference, do limited amounts of teaching and administrative duties, and
contribute to other research carried out within the project.
Our offer:
We offer you the possibility to work as part of a
high-quality team of scholars specialised in late antique and Byzantine history
and literature at one of Belgium’s leading universities, a competitive salary
with full health insurance, the possibility of developing a wide network and of
co-supervising Ph.D. students, and the option to carry out one year or semester
of your research abroad (depending on additional funding).
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields: History - Ancient history
Career Stage: Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs
(Post-Doc)
Research Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Benefits: The succesful candidate is expected to start
in 2013, preferably 1 October. S/he shall have to live in Belgium.
Comment/web site for additional job details
A full project description can be obtained from Prof.
Peter Van Nuffelen (peter.vannuffelen@ugent.be). Applications, consisting of a
CV, personal statement (max 1 p.), description of the research you would like
to carry out within the project (max. 1 p.), the names of two referees, and a
copy of your PhD thesis or a substantial article, should be submitted to the
same e-mail address before 1 April 2013.
Other job details
Job ID: 33842915
Type of Contract: Temporary
Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 38
Company/Institute: Ghent University - History
Department
Country: BELGIUM
Community Language: Flemish
City: Ghent
Postal Code: 9000
Street: Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 35
Company/Institute
Ghent University - History Department
History Department
Academic
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 35
9000 - Ghent
BELGIUM
Email: Peter.Vannuffelen@UGent.be