PRIN 2022 M4C2 1.1-The Jesuit Linguistic-Cultural Mediation

Updated: about 1 month ago
Deadline: 14 Jun 2024

26 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Department

Department of Asian and North African Studies
Research Field

Cultural studies » Asian studies
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Italy
Application Deadline

14 Jun 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Rome)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Other
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

European Union / Next Generation EU
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

This project aims to explore the linguistic, translational, and cultural strategies that, since the 16th century, guided the Jesuits in interpreting classical Chinese texts. The project involves analyzing the primary Chinese sources upon which the Jesuits based their translations, as well as a thorough examination of the strategies employed to assimilate a rich philosophicalreligious lexicon rooted in values divergent from Greco-Latin traditions. Additionally, support is needed for the digitalization process of the Chinese and Jesuit-Latin corpora


Requirements
Research Field
Cultural studies » Asian studies
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The interview, which will be held telematically, on the following subjects:

Knowledge of major pre-modern Chinese philosophical-literary traditions
Knowledge of the Chinese language (classical and modern)
Knowledge of the English language
Knowledge of the Latin language


Languages
CHINESE
Level
Excellent

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Languages
LATIN
Level
Good

Research Field
Cultural studies » Asian studies

Additional Information
Benefits

The research fellowship amounts to 19.367,00 Euros per year, including taxes and social charges


Eligibility criteria

The selection is made through evaluation of candidates' scientific and professional qualifications, curriculum vitae, scientific production, followed by an interview.


Selection process

The short-list of the candidates admitted to the interview and the related calendar, or any postponement, will be published on the University’s webpage on June 28th, 2024


Website for additional job details

https://www.unive.it/data/28825/?chiavi%5Bglobale%5D=Translating%20China%3A%20T…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
UNIVERSITA' CA' FOSCARI VENEZIA
Country
Italy
State/Province
Public research
City
VENEZIA
Postal Code
30123
Street
DORSO DURO 3246

Where to apply
Website

https://apps.unive.it/domandeconcorso-en/accesso/dsaamprinlip242t

Contact
State/Province

no
City

VENEZIA
Website

http://www.unive.it
Street

DORSO DURO 3246
Postal Code

30123
E-Mail

[email protected]
Phone

0412349173

STATUS: EXPIRED

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