(Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week
Job description
The project Space in Ancient Greek Literature, forms part of a larger project, a multi-volume literary history of ancient Greek narrative. The Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative (SAGN), published by Brill, Leiden, aims at offering for the first time in the history of classical scholarship a full description of the art of narration in Ancient Greek literature, ranging from epic, via historiography, drama, oratory, and philosophy, to the novel. This history of the techniques of storytelling in antiquity lays bare the roots of the modern European novel. After one volume on the narrator (2004), one on time (2007), the third volume will deal with the representation of space (in a broad sense, including objects which act as ‘props' in that space).
Possible PhD topics:
Topic 1. Space in archaic lyric; PhD project, three year appointment, University of Amsterdam, supervisor prof. Irene J.F. de Jong.
Topic 2. Heroic space in Attic drama; PhD project, three year appointment, University of Amsterdam, supervisor prof. Irene J.F. de Jong.
The candidate is expected to research and complete a Ph.D. dissertation within a period of three years (four years in the case of a part-time position).
Requirements
Required education/skills:The candidate is required to have a research master degree, with a specialization in Ancient Greek literature, or an equivalent qualification.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Language & Culture)
Organization
University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
The Faculty of Humanities provides education and research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in the fields of languages and culture. The Faculty is located in the centre of Amsterdam and maintains intensive contacts with many cultural institutions in the capital. Just under 1,000 people are employed by the Faculty and approximately 6,500 students follow courses there.
The Research Institute for Culture and History (ICG) has programs in Archaeology, History, Literature, Art & Cultural Heritage, the Golden Age, and European Studies. The emphasis lies on studying European culture from a historical perspective.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The intention is for the appointment to start on 1 September 2008, in temporary employment for a period of one year. After completing this first year successfully, the candidate will be employed for a further two years. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2330 to a maximum of € 2558.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Irene J.F. de Jong
E-mail address: i.j.f.dejong@uva.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
You can apply for this job before 01-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Spuistraat 134
1012 VB Amsterdam
E-mail: void@void.void
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-3028.
Job description
The project Space in Ancient Greek Literature, forms part of a larger project, a multi-volume literary history of ancient Greek narrative. The Studies in Ancient Greek Narrative (SAGN), published by Brill, Leiden, aims at offering for the first time in the history of classical scholarship a full description of the art of narration in Ancient Greek literature, ranging from epic, via historiography, drama, oratory, and philosophy, to the novel. This history of the techniques of storytelling in antiquity lays bare the roots of the modern European novel. After one volume on the narrator (2004), one on time (2007), the third volume will deal with the representation of space (in a broad sense, including objects which act as ‘props' in that space).
Possible PhD topics:
Topic 1. Space in archaic lyric; PhD project, three year appointment, University of Amsterdam, supervisor prof. Irene J.F. de Jong.
Topic 2. Heroic space in Attic drama; PhD project, three year appointment, University of Amsterdam, supervisor prof. Irene J.F. de Jong.
The candidate is expected to research and complete a Ph.D. dissertation within a period of three years (four years in the case of a part-time position).
Requirements
Required education/skills:The candidate is required to have a research master degree, with a specialization in Ancient Greek literature, or an equivalent qualification.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Language & Culture)
Organization
University of Amsterdam
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.
The Faculty of Humanities provides education and research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in the fields of languages and culture. The Faculty is located in the centre of Amsterdam and maintains intensive contacts with many cultural institutions in the capital. Just under 1,000 people are employed by the Faculty and approximately 6,500 students follow courses there.
The Research Institute for Culture and History (ICG) has programs in Archaeology, History, Literature, Art & Cultural Heritage, the Golden Age, and European Studies. The emphasis lies on studying European culture from a historical perspective.
Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The intention is for the appointment to start on 1 September 2008, in temporary employment for a period of one year. After completing this first year successfully, the candidate will be employed for a further two years. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2330 to a maximum of € 2558.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Prof. Irene J.F. de Jong
E-mail address: i.j.f.dejong@uva.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
- About the organization (http://www.uva.nl/start.cfm/la=en/th=main)
- About the department (http://www.hum.uva.nl/english/home.cfm)
- About the function (http://www.uva.nl/vacatures/vacatures.cfm/65A9CBAC-1321-B0BE-A4C5063A87DAA623)
- PhD-research at The Faculty of Humanities (http://www.hum.uva.nl/research/object.cfm?objectid=40C7E303-1E96-481D-966367AA0EB0E452)
You can apply for this job before 01-06-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Spuistraat 134
1012 VB Amsterdam
E-mail: void@void.void
When applying for this job always mention the vacancynumber AT 08-3028.
