Dos contratos para licenciado y doctor en Filología Clásica en la Universidad de Bamberg: traducción de Actas conciliares

TheERC Starting Grant Project “ACO”at the University of Bamberg is currently seeking a
Doctoral or Post-doctoral researcher (“linguistic position”)

(E 13 TV-L, 65% for doctoral, 100% for postdoctoral researchers)

The position is intended to befilled as soon as possible (though it can be postponed a few months to
suit the schedule of particularly strong candidates) for 3 years (doctoral researchers) or 18 months
(postdocs).

Job description:

As part of an ERC-funded project on late antique Conciliar Acts, you will independently study linguistic
phenomena present in these texts. Your research will focus on two main questions: first, you will track
down traces of orality in these purported verbatim transcripts; second, you will study translation and re-
translation processes between Latin and Greek (e.g., the Roman representatives at the Councils spoke in
Latin; their statements are preserved in Greek, and these translations seem over-literal; one can witness
this effect the other way around, in case Acts are preserved only in Latin; in case of Latin texts, it is
sometimes difficult to determine whether we have the original or a re-translation). So far, almost
nothing has been done in pursuit of these questions (though do check the introduction to Richard
Price’s translation of Constantinople II). To be up to this task, you need an excellent command of both
Greek and Latin, an interest in linguistic questions, and real enthusiasm to explore uncharted waters.

This position can be filled either by a doctoral researcher (for three years) or by a postdoc (for 18
months). Doctoral researchers may hand in their research as a Dr. phil. dissertation at the University of
Bamberg, though this is not required.

Your profile:

• Excellent master’s or doctoral degree in Linguistics (with a focus on Greek or Latin) or in any
  field of Classics, such as Greek Philology, Ancient History or Patristics
  

• Proficiency in Ancient Greek and Latin, good to excellent knowledge of the modern languages
  generally used in Classics (English, German, French, and Italian)
  

• Willingness and ability for independently opening up a new field of research
  

• High level of work discipline
  

  General Information:
  

  The Faculty is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from female candidates.
  Among candidates otherwise equally qualified, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities.
  

  The University of Bamberg has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a family-friendly university
  and is committed to providing measures to help reconcile professional and family life.
  

  Application:
  Please send your applicationvia e-mailasone combined PDF documenttopeter.riedlberger@uni-
  bamberg.de.Use English, German, French, and Italian for authoring your application.
  

  Your application must include:
  

  • a brief cover letter addressing your qualifications, your intended starting date and any other
    relevant item
    

  • aCV
    

  • graded university transcripts and certificates; in case of the applicants without a doctorate, also
    

    include your graduation certificate from secondary school (“Abiturzeugnis” for Germans)
    

  • your commentary on a short passage excerpted from the Acts; please focus on linguistic
    questions, and do not write more than one page (even half a page should be sufficient); you can
    

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