L'Agenda des Médiévistes

Department Archaeology
Based at University of York – Heslington Campus
Hours of work : Full-time
Contract status : Fixed term
Salary : £32,817 – £34,804 a year
Apply by 26/06/2020

A fixed term full-time postdoctoral appointment for 36 months is available at BioArCh, Department of Archaeology, to support the ERC funded project “TRADITION: Long-term Coastal Adaptation, Food Security And Poverty Alleviation In Latin America”.  http://erc-tradition.eu// The vacancy is for an analytical chemist or archaeological scientist to work on the chemical analysis of Brazilain coastal Atlantic pottery. Please note that prior doctoral training or equivalent experience in the field of organic residue analysis is highly desirable. 

As part of this project  you may also be expected to make occasional visits to South America to undertake sampling and dissemination of the results with the project partners.

Role

Main purpose of the role

1. To conduct research under the supervision of senior colleagues and to contribute to the production of research
2. To assist in the identification and development of potential areas of research and the development of proposals for independent or collaborative research projects

Main responsibility

1. To conduct individual and collaborative research projects, duties to include: analysis and interpretation of research data; use of appropriate research techniques and methods; writing up of research results and dissemination through publications,  seminar and conference presentations and public engagement and outreach activities; contributing to the identification of possible new areas of research

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

1. First degree in chemistry, archaeological science, biochemistry, earth sciences, or a related topic or equivalent  experience
2. PhD in chemistry, archaeological science, biochemistry, earth sciences, or a related topic or equivalent  experience or equivalent  experience
3. Knowledge in chemistry or geochemistry to engage in high quality research
4. Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies
5. Has research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the department’s research strategy and goals
6. Knowledge of organic residue analysis or organic chemistry applied to an archaeological context  
7. Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
8. Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination
9. Ability to develop research objectives , projects and proposals for own and joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required

Interview date: 15 July 2020

For informal enquiries: please contact (Oliver Craig) on (oliver.craig@york.ac.uk)

Source : University of York

LECTIO, the KU Leuven Institute for the Study of the Transmission of Texts, Ideas and Images in Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, is committed to advancing the study of the intellectual heritage of pre-modern Europe. It comprises more than 150 researchers from 12 research groups within arts, law, philosophy and theology at KU Leuven. Within the framework of its new research program “Scholars, Schools and Societies”, LECTIO wants to contribute to the renewal of the history of ideas and the science of text editing through increased integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Humanities (DH). LECTIO is looking for a strongly motivated Research Manager at postdoc level to broker this methodological paradigm shift.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will play a seminal role in advancing the integration of DH and AI into traditional research and assists the Director and the Executive Board in the day-to-day management of LECTIO’s activities.  (S)He will manage core activities of LECTIO and act as a broker and liaison person with the following responsibilities:

1. to perform a needs analysis of projects run by LECTIO members in light of new techniques in the field of DH and AI.
2. to inform LECTIO members about good practices and novel methods for the integration of AI and computational methods in traditional scholarship of text editing and the history of ideas, and to assist them in the actual application
3. to establish connections between LECTIO and experts in DH/AI both at KU Leuven and other universities
4. to act as liaison person with technical experts in the Group of Science and Technology and at the KU Leuven Libraries
5. to actively search for and prepare external funding applications linked to the integration of DH/AI in LECTIO’s research
6. to identify opportunities for funding applications and assist in acquiring research projects
7. to coordinate research projects on LECTIO-related topics. 
8. to enhance the visibility of LECTIO as place of first choice for the integration of computational methods into pre-modern intellectual history and digital philology
9. to assist with the organization of scientific meetings (min. 1 LECTIO conference and 2 LECTIO roundtables per year)

Profile

1. You hold a PhD degree in any relevant field in the humanities, social sciences, exact sciences or technology and engineering
2. You have acquired experience in applying Digital Humanities and/or Artificial Intelligence in the field of pre-modern history of ideas or philology
3. Taking initiative and developing new ideas for project applications comes natural to you
4. You are a team-player and prosper in an interdisciplinary working environment
5. You like to organize events and communicate with both specialists and laymen in the field
6. You have a good oral and written command of English and preferably a working knowledge of French, German and Italian
7. Knowledge of Greek, Latin or any other ancient language is an asset

Offer

We offer a fulltime postdoctoral position of 3 years, subject to positive evaluation at the end of the first year, with a competitive wage according to Salary Scale 44. You will work in the stimulating environment of the interdisciplinary institute LECTIO at one of Europe’s leading research universities. You will have the unique opportunity to work together with experts in the field of intellectual and textual history from 4 different faculties (arts, law, philosophy and theology).

Your appointment will start on 1 September 2020, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Wim Decock, tel.: +32 16 32 52 39, mail: wim.decock@kuleuven.be. You can apply for this job no later than June 20, 2020 via the online application tool KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at diversiteit.HR@kuleuven.be.

Siurce : KULeuven

Location : London (Greater) (GB)
Salary : £38,304 per annum, inclusive of £3,500 London Weighting Allowance.
End of advertisement period : 15 Jun 2020

The Department of History at King’s College London seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Medieval History for a 2-year period from 1 September 2020.

The post-holder will specialize in medieval history and participate in departmental teaching of the subject. They will act as personal tutor to undergraduate students and undertake administrative duties. Contracted hours are 40% teaching, 40% research and 20% administration.

Excellent teaching ability, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative ethos are essential for the role. Support will be provided to enable the post holder to develop their research profile and pedagogic practices. Candidates should have completed their PhD by the date of appointment.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in late June or early July.

Source : Times Higher Education