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<span lang="DE"></span><b><span lang="EN-US">Call for Applications:</span></b><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span lang="EN-US">Funded PhD studentship (3 years)</span></b><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">The ERC-funded project MAPPOLA – Mapping Out the Poetic Landscape(s) of the Roman Empire (<a href="https://mappola.eu">https://mappola.eu</a>), based at the University of Vienna, Austria,
now invites applications for a fully funded PhD researcher (prae-doc) position, based at the Department of Ancient History and Classics, Papyrology and Epigraphy at the University of Vienna (<a href="https://altegeschichte.univie.ac.at/">https://altegeschichte.univie.ac.at/</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">The position will be funded for three years, starting October 1st, 2021 or slightly earlier. Closing date for applications is April 30th, 2021.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">We currently expect to hold interviews on May 20th and May 22nd. (Appropriate interview arrangements will be made for all shortlisted candidates with a view to the continued levels of disruption
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">Requirements ––</span></b><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">We are looking for an outstanding candidate interested in pursuing graduate-level research in the field of Roman cultural history and epigraphy and prepared to contribute to the project’s
Work Package 4: ‘Hidden in plain sight: subcultures and subversion’ (details on which may be found here:
<a href="https://mappola.eu/index.php/wp4-hidden-in-plain-sight-subcultures-and-subversion/">
https://mappola.eu/index.php/wp4-hidden-in-plain-sight-subcultures-and-subversion/</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Candidates are invited to frame their own research question(s) under the umbrella of work package 4. In this context, we would be especially delighted to see applications that propose to
investigate religious communities and networks.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants must be eligible to take up employment in Austria, meet all requirements for PhD level study at the University of Vienna (
<a href="https://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/doctoralphdprogrammes/humanities/admission/">
https://doktorat.univie.ac.at/en/doctoralphdprogrammes/humanities/admission/</a>), and agree to enrol as a PhD student in the Department of Ancient History and Classics, Papyrology and Epigraphy upon acceptance of the position.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants will be expected to be fluent in either English or German (or both). Applicants without sufficient levels of linguistic competence in German will be required to take intensive
German classes at the university’s Sprachenzentrum as part of their professional training. At least basic reading knowledge of Italian,Spanish, and/or French will be beneficial. Good knowledge of Latin and at least a basic knowledge of Ancient Greek will be
expected.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">The successful applicant will be expected to relocate to Vienna and join the university as an employee (0.75 FTE, fixed-term for 3 years, paid in accordance with the Collective Bargaining
Agreement for staff at the University of Vienna).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">We offer ––<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">• a salary in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement for staff at the University of Vienna</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">• funds for conference travel, fieldwork, and relevant professional training</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">• ample opportunities for professional networking in and beyond your field of study</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">• close supervision arrangements according to the needs of the project that you help to design</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">• a pleasant work environment with a vibrant research culture and excellent resources</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><b><span lang="EN-US">Application and selection procedures ––</span></b><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Applicants who wish to be considered for the position must submit – as a single PDF document –
<b>a motivation letter, a brief academic cv (no more than 2pp.), a research proposal of 2,000–2,500 words</b> outlining their proposed take on the work to be carried out under the rubric of Work Package 4, and a
<b>writing sample of undergraduate or postgraduate work</b> of 3,000–5,000 words. Please also include the names and contact details of two academic referees whom we might contact if you are shortlisted. (NB: No submission of actual references is required for
the application!) </span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Your application must be received by
<b><u>April 30th, 2021</u></b> at the very latest.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Submissions, as well as academc references, should be sent to Prof. Peter Kruschwitz at
<a href="mailto:peter.kruschwitz@univie.ac.at">peter.kruschwitz@univie.ac.at</a>. Receipt will be confirmed. For the first stage of the process, submissions may be made in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French. The interview may be conducted in German
or English.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:35.4pt"><span lang="EN-US">Informal inquiries may be made to Prof. Kruschwitz at
<a href="mailto:peter.kruschwitz@univie.ac.at">peter.kruschwitz@univie.ac.at</a>.</span><span lang="DE"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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