FIEC BLOG ENPANDS ITS SCOPE

We are pleased to inform you that the FIEC-blog will from now on will information distributed by AIEP, l’Association Internationale d’Études Patristiques (the International Association of Patristic Studies). This new connection has been established since it is the wish of both organizations to foster academic discourse between related disciplines. In this regard, we would like to thank AIEP for its support in order to create an online platform spreading all internationally relevant news pertaining to the study of antiquity. See the first pieces of information below.

LECTURESHIP IN PATRISTICS, CAMBRIDGE

The Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, intends to make a new appointment to a University Lectureship in Patristics, and invites applications from candidates with a research specialization in any field of Patristic thought and culture up to the end of the first millennium. The deadline for applications is the 6^th of November 2015. For detailed information, follow the link.

CONFERENCE ON ANCIENT CHRISTIAN LITERATURE, ROME

The Department of Humanistic Studies at the “Roma Tre” University is organizing a Conference on Ancient Christian Literature to be held on 30-31 October 2015. For more information contact Prof. Alberto D'Anna (e.mail alberto.danna@uniroma3.it).

VACANCY: CURATOR AT THE BRITISH LIBRARY

Apart from our new connection to AIEP, we would like to let you know that the British Library is recruiting a Curator of Ancient and Medieval Manuscripts, with a special responsibility for Classical, Biblical and Byzantine Manuscripts. The closing date for applications is the 15^th of November 2015.

Please follow the link in order to see the full job description.

LATIN ACCOUNTS ON TWITTER

On another note, we would like to share with you a somewhat amusing article on the use of the Latin language on Twitter. Its focus is on Spanish football fans supporting their teams, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, by posting Latin comments on social media. The article was published by the German website “bento” (http://www.bento.de/) that is part of the Der Spiegel-newspaper.

ANCIENT HISTORY POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

Furthermore, we would like to make you aware of the following job offer by the Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati. Read the full announcement below:

“The Department of Classics at the University of Cincinnati invites applications for a tenure track position at the level of Assistant Professor of Classics and Ancient History, to begin on August 15, 2016. Candidates are expected to be able to teach Ancient History at the undergraduate and graduate levels and Ancient Greek and Latin and Classical Civilization at the undergraduate level. A Ph.D. in Classics, History, or a related field by the time of the appointment is required. Tenure-track faculty are expected to make original contributions to knowledge through research and publication, to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and to fulfill reasonable service obligations to the scholarly and local communities. Preliminary inquiries can be addressed to Kathleen Lynch, Chair, Ancient History Search Committee, with subject line “Ancient History Search:” kathleen.lynch@uc.edu.

Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.uc.edu and search for Requisition #7601. In addition to completing the online application form, candidates should attach a cover letter (letter of application), a curriculum vitae and a writing sample with the online application. In addition, three confidential letters of reference should be sent via e-mail to: Classics@uc.edu with the subject line "Ancient History Search". The committee will review applications starting November 15, 2015, and conduct interviews at the annual meeting of the Society for Classical Studies in San Francisco, January 6-9, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to diversity. We actively seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.”

POST DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT THE “LASCARBX” CLUSTER OF EXCELLENCE

We would like to share with you the following international call for applications by the LaScArBx, a cluster of laboratories, offering a 18 months postdoctoral position in Bordeaux, France. The deadline for applications is the 9^th of November 2015. Read the full offer below:

“Context

The LaScArBx Cluster brings together three laboratories of the Universities of Bordeaux working in the field of Archaeology (broadly defined), in order to implement a large collaborative research programme entitled “Using the world in ancient societies: processes and forms of appropriation of space”. The associated labs (AUSONIUS, PACEA, IRAMAT-CRP2A) and the main features and objectives of the programme are described at: http://lascarbx.labex.u-bordeaux.fr/

The LaScArBx is offering a 18 months postdoctoral position assigned to AUSONIUS, a research laboratory specialized in Classics, Ancient (Greek and Roman) History, Archaeology and Medieval Studies (http://ausonius.u-bordeaux3.fr)

Position profile

Applicants are expected to promote their own research project, which must be closely related to written/textual sources documenting either Antiquity or Middle Ages, in order to supply an original and significant contribution to the 3^rd Axis of the LaScArBx programme  ("Written Memory") as well as to the 1^rst Axis of AUSONIUS research topics ("Textual Corpora").

(http://lascarbx.labex.u-bordeaux.fr/Presentation-du-LaScArBx-Le-programme-scientifique/Axe-de-Recherche-III-Expressions-du-symbolique-et-espaces-de-la-memoire/r250.html;

 http://ausonius.u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr/index.php/axes-de-recherche/corpus-textuels)

*Regarding Antiquity, we are looking for a specialist in one or more of the following disciplines : philology (production, transmission and reception of Greek and Latin texts; critical edition, Byzantine studies, etc.), epigraphy of the Greco-Roman world, papyrology (documentary and literary).

*Regarding Middle Ages, we are looking for a specialist of Medieval writing pratices (in particular as an expression and instrument of political power). Skills are required in codicology, palaeography, ancient languages (Latin, vernaculars and Medieval Arabic), edition of diplomatic sources, etc.

Requirements

This call is specifically addressed to recognized level researchers, of any nationality, holding a doctorate degree (in Ancient History, Classical Studies or Medieval Studies) delivered by a French University (except Bordeaux) or a non-French institution. Fellows should not hold or have previously held a research position in Bordeaux area.

A fluent knowledge of French and/or English is a pre‐requisite. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative, with demonstrated abilities to work in a collaborative environment.

Location, duration and appointments

Host Laboratory: UMR 5607 AUSONIUS (Bordeaux-Montaigne University, FRANCE)

http://ausonius.u-bordeaux3.fr

The duration of the stay is of 18 months.

In addition to the salary (€32,360 gross per year), a travel allowance and research funds (€5,000 for the duration) will be provided.

Procedure and Timetable

Applications must include:

Ø  a detailed curriculum vitae

Ø  a description of the research project (5 pages maximum)

Ø  letters of support from senior scientists

and will be sent before november 9^th 2015 to the LaScArBx manager (sylvie.maleret@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr), with copy to Pr. Jérôme France (jerome.france@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr), head of the host laboratory, and Pr. Valérie Fromentin (valerie.fromentin@u-bordeaux-montaigne.fr), coordinator of the LaScArBx.

The applicants preselected at this stage will be invited for an interview in december 2015. The successful applicant is expected to start working in Bordeaux on January 2016, but a later date is possible.”