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Department
Faculty of Arts
Organisation
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, University of Groningen, V25.0208
Job description
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position within the research project Roman Making and its Meanings: Representations of Manual Creation in the Literature and Art of Imperial Rome (FACERE), financed by the European Research Council (ERC) and led by Prof. Bettina Reitz-Joosse.
The postdoctoral researcher will study representations of making in ancient Roman visual culture (e.g. depictions of craftsmen at work, mythical scenes of making, or depictions of making in sacred or military contexts). They will take into account (where applicable) how images interact with epigraphic frames and contexts of production and reception. The researcher is free to design, within this broad topic, a research project with a specific focus. Questions that might be addressed with regard to such representations include, but are not limited to:
- the (in-)visibility and agency of different kinds of makers (especially those belonging to underprivileged groups)
- social or collaborative aspects of making
- making as an embodied practice
- sacred or religious dimension of making
- intermedial and self-reflexive elements of ‘showing making’
The postdoctoral researcher will work as part of a team which also includes the principal investigator, two junior researchers writing PhD theses on ‘making’ in Roman literature, and two research assistants who support the team. Together, we work towards a new understanding of the ethics and aesthetics of making in the Roman world. The position offers the opportunity to be part of an inspiring international university environment, to gain valuable research and teaching experience, and to collaborate with the other team members in the organisation of workshops and public engagement activities.
The postdoctoral researcher will also play an active part in the wider community of ancient world researchers in Groningen, who work on a range of interdisciplinary research themes and are united in the interfaculty institute CRASIS.
The appointment is for 0.8 fte (4 days a week).
Organization
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative university offering high-quality teaching and research. Its 27,000 students are encouraged to develop their own individual talents through challenging study- and career paths. The University of Groningen is an international centre of knowledge: it belongs to the best research universities in Europe and is allied with prestigious partner universities and networks worldwide.
The Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a large, dynamic faculty in the heart of the city of Groningen. It has more than 5000 students and 700 staff members, who are working at the frontiers of knowledge every day. The Faculty offers a wide range of degree programmes: 15 Bachelor's programmes and over 35 Master's specialisations. Our research, which is internationally widely acclaimed, covers Archaeology, Cultural Studies, History, International Relations, Language and Literary Studies, Linguistics and Media and Journalism Studies.
Requirements
- PhD in Archaeology, Art History, Classics or a related field, with a specialisation in the visual culture of the Roman period.
- PhD either has to be in hand at the start of the appointment, or (in a system where the defence takes place significantly later than submission) the reading committee has to have approved the written thesis.
- Basic reading knowledge of Latin and/or Greek.
- Excellent oral and written command of English.
- Reading knowledge of relevant modern languages (e.g. German, Italian, French).
- Interest in interdisciplinary approaches to the ancient world (particularly the intersections of literature and material culture).
- Willingness and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Organisational skills and experience appropriate to career level.
- Willingness and ability to mentor younger researchers in the team.
- No knowledge of Dutch is required. However, the University of Groningen offers language classes to employees who would like to learn the Dutch language.
Conditions of employment
Contract length: 36 months.
We offer in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for Dutch universities:
- An employment contract of 0.8 FTE for the duration of 36 months, ending by operation of law after this period, and no later than the 31st of August 2028.
- A salary, depending on qualifications and relevant work experience, with a minimum of € 3378 to a maximum of € 4537 (salary scale 10.0-10.7, UFO profile Researcher 4) gross per month based on a full-time position.
- 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
- Participation in a pension scheme for employees.
- Favourable tax agreements for non-Dutch applicants may be applicable.
- 232 holiday hours per calendar by full-time employment.
Job Application
Applications should be in English and contain the following materials: - Cover letter, in which you explain your reasons for applying and illustrate your suitability for the position and the relevance of your previous research experience to the proposed project. - Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and the contact details of three academic referees (no letters of recommendation are required at this stage; only the referees of shortlisted candidates will be contacted). - Copies of diplomas and transcripts (or list of grades) at BA, MA and PhD level; if the PhD has not yet been defended, please provide a signed statement from your doctoral supervisor confirming the prospective date of the defence. - A research statement of 700-1,000 words (excluding bibliography) in which you set out briefly how you would approach the project. - Writing sample of ca. 8,000 words (e.g. a section of the candidate’s PhD thesis, an article, or a seminar paper). You may apply for this position until 25 April, 23:59PM / before 26 April 2025 (Dutch local time). Please upload three separate PDF files (one for the CV, one for the cover letter, and one for all other documents). Please make sure you follow this format over the prompts of the application system regarding attachments. Use the application form by clicking ‘Apply’ below. Interviews with selected candidates are expected to take place on 26 May 2025. The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/policy-and-strategy/diversity-and-inclusion/ Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/nl/sollicitatiecode and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code We provide career services for partners of new faculty members moving to Groningen. Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.
Additional information
For additional information, please contact:
Prof. Bettina Reitz-Joosse
[email protected]
In your application, please always include the job opening ID V25.0208
