PhD position in Ancient Studies

PhD position in Ancient Studies UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

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PhD position

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion at the University of Bergen Studies invites applicants for a PhD position in Ancient Studies available from 1 August 2023. This position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The successful applicant will join the research group ‘the Ancient World' at the University of Bergen, a multidisciplinary group that unites different strands of scholarship connected to the ancient world. Currently our research project ‘Roads (not) taken: travelling people, gods, ideas, texts and goods in the Ancient world' explores the mobility of individuals (human and divine), goods and texts, as well as ideas, and the role urban centers played in dissemination and distribution. It will look at networks both at a macro level and at individual case studies. The research group is part of the Faculty of Humanities´ strategic investment in research groups 2023-25.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The scope of the applicant's master's thesis must be a minimum of 30 credits (ECTS).

Applicants must hold a Norwegian master's degree or equivalent foreign degree in history or study of religion. It is a prerequisite that the master's degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who do not have a Norwegian master's degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). The Department can send documentation of foreign education to NOKUT in order to evaluate whether this degree is equivalent to a Norwegian master's degree.

The applicant must be able to work independently and efficiently and possess a demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.

The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities' PhD Program pt. 2.1.

In assessing the applications, the academic quality and feasibility of the proposed PhD project and the academic qualifications of the candidate will be considered. Knowledge of ancient Greek and/or other ancient languages is an advantage. Interdisciplinary training in both history and the study of religions is an advantage.

In cases where ranked applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant´s personal eligibility will be taken into account.

About the PhD position:

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies the holder for a career in academia and for other forms of employment that requires high analytical skills. The duration of the PhD position is four years. Twenty-five percent of the position will be dedicated to obligatory duties, which will consist primarily of undergraduate teaching at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies, but which will also include administrative work. The administrative tasks may be connected to the research group “the Ancient World”.

The successful applicant's research project will contribute to the research group's work, and should consider themes relevant to the group's current project, including but not limited to: networks in antiquity; urban centers as nodes in networks; harbors; trade and cityscapes; kinship and colonization; ideological connections; religious mobility. In addition, the proposed project may profitably include any of the following topics: ancient religions; cultural Hellenism; historiography; Hellenistic kingdoms; Roman imperialism; Greek and/or Latin cultural encounters with indigenous religions and cultures; education, literacy, and textuality. Please see the group's website for more information about the group's ongoing projects, members, and areas of expertise.

Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible for employment. The employment period may be reduced if the selected candidate previously has been employed in a recruitment position.

The PhD position requires that the applicant has his or her regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

About the research training:

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities' educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We can offer:

A good and professionally challenging working environment.

Salary at pay grade 54 (Code 1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 500 800 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations.

Enrollment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

A position in an inclusive workplace (IA) enterprise.

Good welfare benefits

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV form.

The application must include:

A cover letter including a brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position.

A research proposal (up to five pages, not including references) including a short abstract summarizing the project; a description of the relevant research context, main objectives/research questions; and, if applicable, hypotheses, theoretical approach, empirical materials, and methodology.

A well-thought-out progress plan for the project.

CV.

List of any academic publications (publication list).

The names and contact information of two references. One of these must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent.

A short summary of the master's thesis or equivalent thesis (no more than three pages). If your master's degree is not from a Norwegian university, you may be asked to submit the full master's thesis.

Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of relevant bachelor's and master's degrees.

Attachments can be either in Word or PDF format. If original higher education certificates, transcripts and diplomas are not issued in English, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, certified translations to either of the aforementioned languages must be included. Translations of diplomas and any academic publications submitted must be received by the department within the application deadline.

General information:

For further information about the position, applicants may contact research group leaders Marijn Visscher (Ancient History), [email protected], + 47 55 58 34 87; or Christian H. Bull (Study of Religions) [email protected], +47 55 58 31 56; or Head of Department Teemu Ryymin, [email protected] , +47 55 58 38 79.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The best qualified candidates for the position will be invited to an interview.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to The Faculty of Humanities: [email protected]

For further information about the recruitment process, click here. Further information about the application here.

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About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are four departments and two centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments.

Deadline

11th April 2023

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

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