Ph D Position: Urban Landscapes in Late Antiquity

Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen

Opleidingsniveau: Master

Functie type: Researcher

Sluitingsdatum: 25 October 2024

Vacaturenummer: 13412

• submission of a Ph D thesis (monograph or a set of articles), which includes a digital component, within the period of appointment (four years, full time);
• presentations of intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;
• publication of at least one single-authored, peer reviewed article;
• participation in the Ph D programme of OIKOS, the National Research School in Classical Studies in the Netherlands;
• participation in the Ph D training programmes of the Amsterdam School of Historical Studies and the Faculty of Humanities;
• (co-)organisation of knowledge dissemination activities such as training sessions in digital methods or workshop organisation;
• (co-)teaching in BA programmes in years 2 and 3 of the Ph D project.

• a completed (R)Ma or MPhil degree in (Ancient) History, Ancient Studies, or Classical Philology (held by time of appointment);
• strong interest in urban studies and/or environmental history;
• well-developed research skills including the ability to formulate relevant and creative research questions and hypotheses, descriptive and analytical skills, and a clear and persuasive style of writing;
• a strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research;
• enthusiasm for communicating academic research to non-academic audiences;
• a good working knowledge of Ancient Greek or the willingness to improve existing basic knowledge within the first year of the Ph D project;
• a working knowledge in or the willingness to acquire a second ancient language of Late Antiquity (for example: Armenian, Coptic, Latin or Syriac etc.);
• excellent command of English, reading competence in French, German and Italian;

• Ph D candidates receive a tuition fee waiver;
• Ph D candidates have free access to courses offered by the Graduate School of Humanities and the Dutch National Research Schools;

• excellent possibilities for further professional development and education;
• an inspiring academic and international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam;
• participation in Uv A and ACASA research groups such as the “Amsterdam Center for Urban History”, “Environment & Society”, and the “Amsterdam Late Antiquity Network”;
• access to advanced digital resources for reconstructing ancient (urban) landscapes;
• an enthusiastic and professional academic team as well as a vibrant and collaborative academic environment within the Uv A and broader Amsterdam research community.

• Dr. Konstantin Klein (k.m.klein@uva.nl)
• Assistant Professor of Ancient History

• a letter and full academic CV;
• a list of all Master-level modules you have taken, with an official transcript of grades;
• a copy of the relevant diploma or statement by your Master thesis advisor confirming that you will hold the required degree at the time of appointment.
• a preliminary research proposal of 1000–1200 words (excl. bibliography);
• the names and email addresses of two references, including your Master thesis advisor, who may be approached by the selection committee.