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KU Leuven
Faculty of Arts – Faculty of Philosophy – Faculty of Theology & Religious Studies
Two Research Fellowships in Late Ancient Philosophy, Biblical Early Christian Studies
In October 2017, a team of KU Leuven professors consisting of G. Roskam (spokesperson), J. Leemans, P. Van Deun, G. Van Riel, and Joseph Verheyden, has launched an interdisciplinary research project entitled “Longing for Perfection. Living the Perfect Life in Late Antiquity – A Journey Between Ideal and Reality”. The project is funded by the Research Fund of the University of Leuven. The team is now opening an extra call to hire two research fellows at the level of PhD candidate.
Job description
The project studies one of the most fundamental ideas of ancient Greek culture – the search for perfection. For centuries, not only philosophers and theologians, but also other intellectuals have reflected on what this ideal should consist in, devising ways of pursuing it in a wide range of human activities. A major focus is the complex relationship between theory and praxis and between ideal and reality, as found in pagan and Christian Greek literature from the first seven centuries CE. The team has set two main goals: the production of a comprehensive study of the different aspects of ancient ideals of perfection and of a number of in-depth studies of specific problems and core issues related to the overall topic.
Candidates are invited to apply for a full-time, four-year fellowship in one of the following subprojects:
- fellowship 1: a study of the martyr homilies of John Chrysostom.
- fellowship 2: a study of the reception of the figures of Abraham, Moses and David in early Christian literature.
Requirements
The candidates have a broad and solid competence in late ancient philosophy and preferably also basic knowledge of early Christianity. A strong command of Greek (and preferably also of Latin) is essential, as is the ability to combine historical and philosophical/theological methodologies in an interdisciplinary way. Candidates demonstrating a thorough knowledge of relevant literary sources will be especially attractive; proven expertise in one or more of the research domains is an asset. The team welcomes applications from candidates with an excellent graduate degree (typically M.A.) in Classics or in related disciplines (e.g. Ancient History, Byzantine Studies, Religious Studies).
Applicants should be fluent in at least one of the following languages: English, French or German. The dissertation should as a rule be written in one of these languages.
Salary
The net salary will be approx. €2000/month; in addition the fellowship provides for social benefits and health insurance.
Candidates are offered a unique opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic research group within the context of a dynamic, internationally-oriented academic environment with unrivalled library resources.
How to apply
Applications should include a letter outlining the candidate’s background and motivation, a detailed CV, one writing sample, and at least one letter of recommendation.
Candidates are asked to submit the entire file to geert....@kuleuven.be.
Deadline for applying: 1 June 2020.
A selected number of candidates will be invited to Leuven for an interview on the 22th of June.
Starting date: 1 October 2020 (or soon after).
2) Lectureship in Ancient Philosophy al King's College di Londra (scadenza 30 marzo):
The Departments of Classics and Philosophy at King's College London are seeking to jointly appoint a Lecturer in Ancient Philosophy, on a fixed-term contract for 8 months (from 1st September 2020 to 30th April 2021), to cover for staff on maternity leave. The successful candidate will teach a range of topics in ancient philosophy (as indicated in the Job Pack); carry out research; perform assigned administrative duties; and assist with the pastoral support of students. The Lecturer will be supported through mentoring and training to develop their career.
Candidates should specialise in any aspect of ancient Greek and/or Roman philosophy. They will have a record of inspiring teaching and research and a commitment to the academic development of the subject and its promotion through public engagement.
For more information and how to apply, please follow this link:
University of Kent, Canterbury
May 20-22, 2020
Co-Organisers: Kelli Rudolph (Kent) and Aldo Dinucci (Sergipe, Brazil)
Invited speakers: Teun Tieleman (Utrecht), Marion Durand (Oxford), Simon Shogry (Oxford)
Sponsored by: The British Academy, the British Society for the History of Philosophy (BSHP), and the University of Kent Department of Classical & Archaeological Studies.
For the Stoics, the persuasive is linked to the representation (phantasia) of an object, grasped by reason that grounds true thinking. To elucidate the nature of this link we ask three fundamental questions: What makes logical propositions and arguments persuasive? What are the mental factors that allow people to perceive something as persuasive? Is persuasion a genuine part of the Stoic taxonomy of representation? Answering these questions provides a clearer understanding of ancient Stoicism, while also enriching our understanding of the notion of persuasion today.
We invited papers related to these questions from established and early career researchers. PhD students and Early Career Researchers, especially, are invited to present a short, 30-minute papers related to the notion of persuasion and phantasia in ancient Stoicism.
Please send a 300-word abstract by 30th March to Aldo Dinucci (aldod...@gmail.com). Notification of acceptance of papers by 10 April.
If you would like to attend, please email Kelli Rudolph (k.c.r...@kent.ac.uk) for further details by 10 April. Postgraduate bursaries to defray the cost of attendance are available.
Project Academy
A Durham-Tϋbingen Partnership
Third Workshop: Philip of Opus, Hermodorus of Syracuse, the Index Academicorum
Durham Centre for Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (DCAMP)
Durham University
3-4 April 2020