Post-doc in Eastern Christian Manuscript Cataloguing – The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library

The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library invites applications for a two-year, full-time, benefit-eligible position of Post-doctoral Fellow in Eastern Christian Manuscript Cataloging. The Fellow will provide vital support for HMML’s efforts to catalog recently digitized Eastern Christian manuscripts. Under the guidance of the Lead Cataloger of Eastern Christian Manuscripts, the Fellow will undertake original cataloging of digital surrogates at HMML as well as revision of existing cataloging.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Original cataloging of Arabic (including Garshuni), Syriac, and possibly Coptic manuscripts from HMML’s digitization projects in the Middle East, India, and Africa.
• Correction and standardization of existing cataloging.

 

Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in history, theology, classics, Semitic languages, or cognate field.
• Knowledge of Arabic (including Garshuni) and Syriac, and associated literatures; familiarity with Arabic literature beyond the Christian tradition is desirable. Coptic is not required but would be a desirable asset.
• Direct experience of research using manuscripts, and ideally of description/cataloging of manuscripts.
• Experience with digital research in the humanities; ease with the use of common software and ability to understand and work with HMML’s digital platforms and tools.
• Good communication skills in both written and spoken English. Attention to detail; accuracy and thoroughness in work habits; ability to manage multiple, complex tasks.

For more information or to apply, visit the Saint John’s HR website (link below); scroll down to the Post-doctoral Fellow position.

https://apps.csbsju.edu/employment/default.aspx?page=jobs

 

 

Doctorat/ post-doc – Université de Bamberg

 Doctorat/ post-doc – Université de Bamberg

Position 1

The ERC Starting Grant Project “ACO” at the University of Bamberg is currently seeking a
Doctoral or Post-doctoral researcher (“linguistic position”)
(E 13 TV-L, 65% for doctoral, 100% for postdoctoral researchers)

The position is intended to be filled as soon as possible (though it can be postponed a few months to suit the schedule of particularly strong candidates) for 3 years (doctoral researchers) or 18 months (postdocs).

Job description:
As part of an ERC-funded project on late antique Conciliar Acts, you will independently study linguistic phenomena present in these texts. Your research will focus on two main questions: first, you will track down traces of orality in these purported verbatim transcripts; second, you will study translation and re-translation processes between Latin and Greek (e.g., the Roman representatives at the Councils spoke in Latin; their statements are preserved in Greek, and these translations seem over-literal; one can witness this effect the other way around, in case Acts are preserved only in Latin; in case of Latin texts, it is sometimes difficult to determine whether we have the original or a re-translation). So far, almost nothing has been done in pursuit of these questions (though do check the introduction to Richard Price’s translation of Constantinople II). To be up to this task, you need an excellent command of both Greek and Latin, an interest in linguistic questions, and real enthusiasm to explore uncharted waters.

This position can be filled either by a doctoral researcher (for three years) or by a postdoc (for 18 months). Doctoral researchers may hand in their research as a Dr. phil. dissertation at the University of Bamberg, though this is not required.

Your profile:
• Excellent master’s or doctoral degree in Linguistics (with a focus on Greek or Latin) or in any field of Classics, such as Greek Philology, Ancient History or Patristics
• Proficiency in Ancient Greek and Latin, good to excellent knowledge of the modern languages generally used in Classics (English, German, French, and Italian)
• Willingness and ability for independently opening up a new field of research
• High level of work discipline

General Information:
The Faculty is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from female candidates. Among candidates otherwise equally qualified, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities.
The University of Bamberg has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a family-friendly university and is committed to providing measures to help reconcile professional and family life.

Application:
Please send your application via e-mail as one combined PDF document to peter.riedlberger@uni-bamberg.de. Use English, German, French, and Italian for authoring your application.
Your application must include:
• a brief cover letter addressing your qualifications, your intended starting date and any other relevant item
• a CV
• graded university transcripts and certificates; in case of the applicants without a doctorate, also include your graduation certificate from secondary school (“Abiturzeugnis” for Germans)
• your commentary on a short passage excerpted from the Acts; please focus on linguistic questions, and do not write more than one page (even half a page should be sufficient); you can download text to comment upon from www.riedlberger.de/linguistic
Your application may include:
• anything that may prove your proficiency in Ancient Greek and Latin, such as additional diplomas, awards, publications etc.
• anything that may prove your excellence in scholarly work, such as publications, reviews of your publications etc.

You do not need to include any letters of recommendation.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at peter.riedlberger@uni-bamberg.de. I have put together some further information which might be of interest to prospective candidates; you can find the document at www.riedlberger.de/inf-applicants

Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.

Conctact:
Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
Dr. Dr. Peter Riedlberger
ERC StG Project ACO
96047 Bamberg
E-Mail: peter.riedlberger@uni-bamberg.de
Website: www.riedlberger.de

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Position 2

The ERC Starting Grant Project “ACO” at the University of Bamberg is currently seeking a
Doctoral or Post-doctoral researcher (“536 position”)
(E 13 TV-L, 65% for doctoral, 100% for postdoctoral researchers)

The position is intended to be filled as soon as possible (though it can be postponed a few months to suit the schedule of particularly strong candidates) for 3 years (doctoral researchers) or 18 months (postdocs).

Job description:
As part of an ERC-funded project on late antique Conciliar Acts, you will independently create the first translation of the Acts of the Synods of Constantinople and Jerusalem (A.D. 536). The Greek original is readily available, even at Archive.org (“Collectio Sabbaitica ACO III”). It will be your task to provide a faithful, annotated translation into either English, German, French, or Italian. Up to now, exceedingly little research has been done on ACO III (to get an impression, start off with Fergus Millar’s article in JRS 98, 2008, pp. 62-82). Accordingly, your work will be cutting-edge research.

This position can be filled either by a doctoral researcher (for three years) or by a postdoc (for 18 months). Doctoral researchers may hand in their research as a Dr. phil. dissertation at the University of Bamberg, though this is not required.

Your profile:
• Excellent master’s or doctoral degree in any field of Classics, such as Greek Philology, Ancient History or Patristics
• Proficiency in Ancient Greek, good to excellent knowledge of the other languages generally used in Classics (Latin, English, German, French, and Italian)
• Willingness and ability for independently opening up a new field of research
• High level of work discipline

General Information:
The Faculty is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from female candidates. Among candidates otherwise equally qualified, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities.
The University of Bamberg has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a family-friendly university and is committed to providing measures to help reconcile professional and family life.

Application:
Please send your application via e-mail as one combined PDF document to peter.riedlberger@uni-bamberg.de. Use English, German, French, and Italian for authoring your application.
Your application must include:
• a brief cover letter addressing your qualifications, your intended starting date and any other relevant item
• a CV
• graded university transcripts and certificates; in the case of applicants without a doctorate, also include your graduation certificate from secondary school (“Abiturzeugnis” for Germans)
• your translation of two short excerpts from ACO III; you can download the texts to be translated from www.riedlberger.de/536
Your application may include:
• anything that may prove your proficiency in Ancient Greek, such as additional diplomas, awards, publications etc.
• anything that may prove your excellence in scholarly work, such as publications, reviews of your publications etc.

You do not need to include any letters of recommendation.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me at peter.riedlberger@uni-bamberg.de. I have put together some further information which might be of interest to prospective candidates; you can find the document at www.riedlberger.de/inf-applicants

Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.

Conctact:
Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg
Dr. Dr. Peter Riedlberger
ERC StG Project ACO
96047 Bamberg
E-Mail: peter.riedlberger@uni-bamberg.de
Website: www.riedlberger.de

Allocation doctorale – Université d’Angers

Appel à candidature pour une allocation doctorale à 100% pour une durée de trois ans (Région Pays de la Loire/Université d’Angers avec prise d’effet au 1er septembre 2016)

 

Intitulé de la thèse  

« Le monastique face au politique : émergence d’un nouveau modèle de pensée du pouvoir d’après les auteurs d’Histoires ecclésiastiques du Ve siècle »

Établissement d’enseignement supérieur où sera inscrit le doctorant

Université d’Angers

École doctorale

ED SCE (Sociétés, Cultures, Echanges), future ED STT (Sociétés, Temps, Territoires)

Laboratoire où s’effectuera la thèse :  

CERHIO (CEntre de Recherches HIstoriques de l’Ouest)  

UMR CNRS 6258

 

Description du sujet de la thèse

Cette recherche se concentrera sur l’un des aspects les plus novateurs et les plus remarquables de l’historiographie tardo-antique : l’introduction du monachisme au sein des thèmes principaux abordés par un genre caractéristique de l’Antiquité tardive,  les Histoires de l’Eglise.

Il s’agit en effet d’un tournant capital en matière d’interprétation de l’histoire chrétienne, du phénomène monastique et de l’histoire politique, en Orient romain tout spécialement. Ce processus permet une légitimation réciproque du monastique et du politique, non sans contestation, refus et résistance, qui signalent l’importance des rapports de force à l’œuvre. Les sources susceptibles de mieux le mettre en évidence sont bien les Histoires de l’Eglise. Car ce genre, sans altérer ses traits propres, se montre suffisamment souple pour intégrer le monachisme comme l’une de ses principales composantes alors même que son fondateur, Eusèbe de Césarée (v. 260-340) ne lui accordait guère de place dans son Histoire ecclésiastique poussée jusqu’en 324. Un siècle plus tard, ses continuateurs, en premier lieu les auteurs de trois récits synoptiques grecs (Socrate, Sozomène et Théodoret de Cyr) sont témoins de la  croissance extraordinaire du phénomène ascétique tant sur le plan numérique que géographique. En conséquence, ils l’intègrent tous les trois dans le traitement narratif de leurs données. Mais ils ne font pas que le constater : ils  consacrent de la sorte une évolution majeure. Mieux, ils en font aussi une clef d’interprétation volontiers utilisée pour révéler par contraste l’importance de la menace hérétique et la manière de la combattre. Par-delà cette caractéristique commune, nos trois auteurs présentent toutefois une intelligence différenciée des apports du monachisme à leur compréhension de l’histoire.

Cette étude permettra donc de mettre en perspective des dynamiques spécifiques de l’Empire romain, en misant sur l’apport interdisciplinaire (en dialogue avec la géographie notamment) en raison même de l’interaction nouvelle entre monastique et politique. Elle s’enrichira également de l’analyse de ses différentes interprétations indiquées ci-dessus comme d’autant d’élément de discours adressés aux hommes de pouvoirs (perçus d’une façon remarquablement plurielle puisque le charisme des renonçants interroge l’autorité des détenteurs de la fonction institutionnelle suprême). Elle offrira l’occasion d’une nouvelle approche des trois synoptiques, grâce à une parfaite compréhension de la langue et une maîtrise précise des outils et travaux bibliographiques, ainsi que des bases de données nouvelles (on pense à « Late Antique Historiography » mise en ligne par l’Université de Gand). En effet, jusqu’ici les recherches consacrées aux histoires ecclésiastiques de Socrate, Sozomène et Théodoret, n’ont pas fait de ce sujet le cœur de leurs  investigations. Pourtant une telle entreprise s’avère indispensable, pour mieux comprendre comment a été produite l’étonnante figure du souverain tardo-antique puis celle de son successeur byzantin. Il s’agit encore par ce travail exigeant de déconstruire l’anachronisme des descriptions et interprétation césaropapistes (concept formé au XVIIIe siècle et dont les ravages continuent à se manifester comme l’a bien pointé le regretté G. Dagron). Bien plus, la thèse ainsi énoncée est susceptible de faciliter une meilleure compréhension des processus socio-culturels en fonction desquels les modifications évoquées ont pu être pensées et susciter une série de conséquences. Bref, ce travail doctoral aura pour but de mettre en évidence comment le rôle des moines a transformé le lien entre expression du pouvoir et réception dans les différents cercles susceptibles de fabriquer et de médiatiser le sens politique commun.

 

Profil

Historien(ne) de formation, qualifié par ses travaux de master 1 puis de master 2 ou équivalent dans le domaine de l’Empire romain tardo-antique et du christianisme ancien, la/le candidat(e) sera doté(e) d’une solide connaissance historiographique et d’une compétence éprouvée en langues anciennes (en grec particulièrement). Il/elle devra aussi montrer de réelles aptitudes en langues étrangères (anglais, italien, allemand) et une faculté à s’insérer avec aisance dans l’organisation et la réalisation des travaux de recherche collectifs (journées, d’études colloques, publications).

Pièces à fournir

  • CV + Lettre de motivation ;
  • Relevé de notes de M1 et M2 ; classement M1 et M2

Envoyer votre candidature avec les documents demandés par voie postale avant le 28 juin 2016 (le cachet de la poste faisant foi) à l’adresse suivante

  • Philippe Blaudeau, Professeur d’Histoire romaine,
  • Université d’Angers/CERHIO (UMR 6258)
  • Maison de la Recherche Germaine Tillion
  • 5 bis, bd Lavoisier 49045 Angers cedex 01 (France)

A l’issue de la sélection sur dossiers, une audition sera organisée avant la mi-juillet. Les personnes retenues seront prévenues par mail du lieu et de la date de celle-ci.

Workshop – The “Self” and the “Other” – The Construction and Perception of “Otherness” in Late Antiquity, University of Kiel

The “Self” and the “Other” – The Construction and Perception of “Otherness” in Late Antiquity

International Workshop to be held at the University of Kiel in cooperation with the GS Human Development in Landscapes and the Institut für Klassische Altertumskunde

23 – 25 November 2016

All human communities, throughout history, have been in contact with different groups they perceived as “other”. Such contacts generate stereotypes, prejudices and ethnical portraits, which dominate, through the definition of Otherness, the ways identity is constructed. Already in the 18th century, philosophers like Hegel (1770– 1831) reflected about how self-awareness is linked to the construction of Otherness and since then scholars have been investigating how the representation of the others is a crucial and essential component of the perception and description of the Self. This thesis does also apply to Late Antiquity and is a central tenet for the interpretation of the so-called “Migration period”.

Under the recent political challenges, Otherness and the contact of people from different cultural backgrounds are a highly relevant and discussed topic, sometimes even dealt with an explicit reference to Late Antiquity and the Migration Period (e.g.: http://www.faz.net/-gpf-8clow or https://www.rt.com/news/315466-le-pen-migrant-barbarian-invasion/). Nonetheless, in spite of the absolute certainty about the Migration Period shown by some politicians, many questions about the definition of Otherness and its perception in Late Antiquity are still unanswered.

In order to reveal how the “Self” and the “Other” were perceived in Late Antiquity and how these perceptions were intertwined with each other, post-graduate scholars investigating these questions from a historical, archaeological, philological or anthropological point of view are kindly invited to participate to the international Workshop “The ‘Self’ and the ‘Other’ – The construction and perception of “Otherness” in Late Antiquity” at the University of Kiel.  The workshop aims to bring established scholars together with PhD-candidates to question and discuss “Otherness” from a Roman perspective (the Western and Eastern part of the empire) in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages (ca. 3rd century CE – 8th century CE) in an open round table atmosphere.

Possible topics and questions that could be addressed among others:

–           Theory of Otherness and Alterity: What is “Otherness” or “Alterity”? What theories and models are available in the fields of social sciences and humanities? With which models can Otherness be investigated? What are the pitfalls? Can new theories, terms or models be introduced for researching or defining Alterity?
–           Barbarians and Outsiders: Who was a “Barbarian”? Which are the criteria in order to define “Barbarians” in Late Antiquity? Can they still be seen as outsiders of the Roman Empire?
–           Who are the “Romans” – The Question of Identity: What were the criteria the Romans used to define themselves in Late Antiquity? Have they changed with time? Was there a process of “Barbarization”? And most of all: Who exactly was a “Roman”?
–           Perception of Otherness in Written Evidences: How was Otherness depicted and represented in the written records of Late Antiquity? Which stereotypes were used? Was there a difference between the Eastern and the Western empire in the way “Others” were perceived? Which methods do we have to apply to analyse written evidences of the time and what are the “problems” one encounters when investigating the written sources?
–           The Barbarians and the Landscape: Since landscape was a tool in literature to create a specific scenery and can therefore be seen as discourses, is it possible to see a link between the depiction of Landscapes and the process of “othering”?
–           Otherness in the Archaeological Record: Is it possible to identify “others” with help of the archaeological material? Are there new methods in the field of Archaeology to investigate otherness and how can they be combined with traditional research? What are the chances and limitations of Archaeology in the investigation of identities?

Abstracts of papers, not longer than 300 words, together with a short CV should be submitted until the 6th of July 2016 (vegetenmeyr@gshdl.uni-kiel.de).
Accepted PhD-students can apply for travel stipends.

Organization:

Veronika Egetenmeyr in cooperation with Dr. Filippo Carlà; Prof. Dr. Annette Haug and Prof. Dr. Josef Wiesehöfer

For further information, please visit our Website: https://othernesskiel.wordpress.com/

« Visibilité et présence de l’image dans l’espace ecclésial » – dernière conférence du cycle

pictVisibilité et présence de l’image dans l’espace ecclésial

Byzance et Moyen Âge occidental

 

Cycle de conférences

février – juin 2016

Quatrième rencontre : jeudi 16 juin 2016, 14h30-17h30, INHA, salle Jullian

Thème : Visibilité et lisibilité du dialogue entre images et inscriptions dans l’espace cultuel

 

Vincent Debiais (CNRS – CESCM Poitiers) : Absence/silence des inscriptions en contexte liturgique : quelques exemples hispaniques
Catherine Jolivet-Lévy (EPHE) : Inscriptions et images dans quelques églises byzantines de Cappadoce : visibilité/lisibilité, interactions et fonctions

Répondant : François Bougard (IRHT)

Conclusion du cycle : Sulamith Brodbeck et Anne-Orange Poilpré (université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne)
Chaque rencontre est suivie d’un cocktail servi à 17h30.

Programme ici.