(Postdoc) Anchoring Technological Innovation: Radboud University invites applications for a Postdoc position (3 years, 1.0 fte) in the Anchoring Work Package 10: Cultural common ground in the Roman Empire (31 BCE-200 CE). The project, led by Prof. Dr. Stephan Mols and Prof. Dr. Astrid Van Oyen, explores technological innovations in the northwestern provinces, focusing on local anchors and their social, economic, and cultural consequences.
(Postdoc) Anchoring Technological Innovation in the Northwestern Provinces of the Roman Empire
Designation: Postdoc Researcher
Research Area: Anchoring Work Package 10: Cultural common ground in the Roman Empire (31 BCE-200 CE)
Location: Radboud University, Nijmegen, Faculty of Arts, Radboud Institute of History and Culture (RICH), Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD-degree in Classics, Roman Archaeology, or Ancient History
- Excellent research and publication record
- Proficient in English; reading competence in French, German, and Dutch
- Competence in humanities research methodology
- Commitment to team science within an international context
- Willingness to relocate to the Netherlands for the position’s duration
Job Description: The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the Anchoring Innovation program by focusing on local anchors of technological innovations in the northwestern provinces of the Roman Empire. Tasks include article completion, conference presentations, participation in project research group meetings, and potential teaching responsibilities.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file containing:
- Cover letter
- CV with a list of publications and contact information for two academic referees
- Research proposal (1500 words, excluding bibliography and appendix)
- Transcript of records (BA and MA courses)
- Copy of relevant diploma or a statement from the PhD supervisor confirming the expected degree completion by the appointment date.
Submit the application to Dr. Sven Betjes, coordinator of the Anchoring program, via anchoring@let.ru.nl before April 15, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: April 15, 2024
