Research Associate / Research Associate

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Your Responsibilities

As a project member, you will play a pivotal role in realizing a digital corpus of the inscriptions of Pergamon in close collaboration with the project leader. Your main tasks will include:

• Editing (text edition, translation, annotation) of the inscriptions in a digital corpus in accordance with EpiDoc guidelines.
• Contributing to the further development of the digital infrastructure.
• Coordinating the project with external partners.
• Handling administrative responsibilities related to the project.

You will manage your work on the project independently and will receive support from student assistants. Additionally, you will be in close contact with staff working on other epigraphic projects within the Chair.

Your Profile

What we expect from you:

• A PhD in Ancient History or a related discipline within the field of Classical Studies.
• Demonstrated research interests in Greek History.
• Knowledge of Greek epigraphy.
• Good command of Ancient Greek.

Ideally, you will have experience with digital text editing following TEI/EpiDoc guidelines; however, these skills can also be acquired during your time in the position. An interest in developments within the field of Digital Humanities is considered an asset.

Application Process

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Contact Information

Till Kappis
+41 44 634 38 71
alte.geschichte@hist.uzh.ch