* Apply before 20/11/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
* Faculty of Engineering and Architecture
* Department: EA01 - Architectuur en Stedenbouw
* Occupancy rate:50%
* Number of positions: 1
* Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
* Term of assignment: 6 mo.
* Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
* Required diploma:PhD
ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY
Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.
YOUR TASKS
The postdoctoral researcher will assist in preparing the critical edition of Francesco di Giorgio's Opusculum de architectura (c for publication. This includes reviewing, writing and editing the individual catalogue entries on manuscript copies after the Opusculum (c The researcher will also pursue primary and secondary source research in libraries and archives in Florence and Siena. Strong abilities in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italian paleography are required, as is strong competency in codicology and the material-focused examination of drawings on paper and parchment.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
* You hold a Ph.D. in the field of early modern art and architectural history, with a focus on central Italy.
* You have expertise codicology, paleography and translation (Italian-English; Latin-English).
* You have general IT skills (Word, Microsoft Drive, etc.)
* You work well in collaboration with others and respect internal deadlines.
* You are able and willing to travel.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of 6 months.
* Your contract will start on 01/12/2025 at the earliest.
* Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4. Click here for more information about our salary scales.
* All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.
INTERESTED?
Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.
Your application must include the following documents:
* In the field 'CV': your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
* In the field 'Cover letter': your application letter in pdf format
* In the field 'Diploma': a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Elizabeth Merrill, Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.
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