The university of Ghent is advertising three PhD positions, in the
field of late antique and Byzantine historiography. One PhD position is
reserved for Syriac studies (below no. 3). The starting date is between
1/10/2013 and 1/1/2104.
Applicants can apply for more than one position.
Further particulars below
Prof. Dr. Peter Van Nuffelen
Department of History
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 35, Office 120.008
9000 Ghent
Belgium
1. 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 successful 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,
– 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).
The successful candidate is expected to start on 1 October 2013 or soon thereafter. S/he shall have to live in Belgium.
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 MA
thesis or a substantial article, should be submitted to the same e-mail
address before 1 September 2013.
2.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,
– 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 successful 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 (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 MA
thesis or a substantial article, should be submitted to the same e-mail
address before 1 September 2013.
3. 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,
– 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 successful 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 (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 MA
thesis or a substantial article, should be submitted to the same e-mail
address before 1 September 2013.
Prof. Dr. Peter Van Nuffelen
Department of History
Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 35, Office 120.008
9000 Ghent
Belgium