The university of Ghent is advertising three PhD positions, in
the field of late antique and Byzantine historiograpphy. One PhD
position is reserved for Syriac studies. The starting date is between
1/10/2013 and 1/1/2104. Applicants can apply for more than one position.
PhD Position Late Antique Historiography
As part of a shared research
project in the departments of history of Ghent University (Belgium) and
Groningen University (The Netherlands), one four-year PhD
studentship is available at Ghent University. The project focuses
on Greek and Latin antiquarian writing in late Antiquity and its
cultural meaning in this period. The succesful candidate will edit fragmentary antiquarian writers in Latin and Greek from the fourth to the
sixth century. You possess a good master’s
degree in History, Classics, or a related discipline (or will
possess one by 1/1/2014) and an excellent knowledge of Latin and Greek. You
have an interest in historiography and literature, and are open to
theoretical approaches. You are able to work independently, whilst
also a team player.
Your tasks include: completion of a PhD within four
years, the co-organisation of a conference, limited amounts of
teaching, and occasional assistance with other research carried out
in the project. Acquaintance with Byzantine studies and/or early
medieval Latin constitute an advantage.
We offer you the possibility to
work as part of a high-quality and large group of scholars working
on late antique, early medieval and Byzantine history and literature
at a leading university of Belgium, a scholarship of approx. 1600 euro
(net) per month, further training in our Doctoral School, and the
possibility to study one year or semester abroad (depending on additional
funding).
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 MA thesis or a substantial article,
should be submitted to the same e-mail address before 1 September
2013.
PhD position Byzantine Historiography
In the Department of History of
Ghent University (Belgium), one four-year Ph studentship 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 good master’s
degree in Classics, History, or another relevant discipline (or
will possess one by 1/1/2014) and an excellent knowledge of Greek.
Acquaintance with Latin, Byzantine Greek, or oriental languages
constitutes an advantage. You have an interest in historiography and
literature, and their wider historical and cultural context. You are
able to work independently, whilst also being a team player. Your tasks
include: completion of a PhD within four years, the co-organisation
of a conference, limited amounts of teaching, and occasional
assistance with other research carried out in the project.
Your duties: Besides writing a PhD on the
sources and method of one of the major Byzantine chronicles, 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 and large group of scholars working
on late antique, early medieval and Byzantine history and literature
at a leading university of Belgium, a scholarship of approx. 1600 euro
(net) per month, full health insurance, further training in
our Doctoral School, and the possibility to study one year or
semester abroad (depending on additional funding).
The succesful candidate is
expected to start on 1/1/2014 at the latest. S/he shall have to live
in Belgium. A full project description can be
obtained from Prof. Peter Van Nuffelen
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 MA thesis or a substantial article,
should be submitted to the same e-mail address before 1 September
2013.
PhD position Syriac Historiography
In the Department of History of
Ghent University (Belgium), one four-year Ph studentship 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 good master’s
degree in a relevant discipline (or will possess one by 1/1/2014) and
an excellent knowledge of Syriac. Acquaintance with Greek, Latin,
and/or other oriental languages constitutes an advantage. You
have an interest in historiography and literature, and their wider
historical and cultural context. You are able to work independently,
whilst also being a team player.
Your tasks include: completion of a
PhD within four years, the co-organisation of a conference,
limited amounts of teaching, and occasional assistance with other
research carried out in the project.
Your duties: Besides writing a PhD on the
sources and method of one of the major Syriac chronicles, 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 and large group of scholars working
on late antique, early medieval and Byzantine history and literature
at a leading university of Belgium, a scholarship of approx. 1600 euro
(net) per month, full health insurance, further training in
our Doctoral School, and the possibility to study one year or
semester abroad (depending on additional funding).
The succesful candidate is
expected to start on 1/1/2014 at the latest. S/he shall have to live
in Belgium. A full project description can be
obtained from Prof. Peter Van Nuffelen
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 MA thesis or a substantial article,
should be submitted to the same e-mail address before 1 September
2013.
