PhD/Postdoc Anchoring Innovation in the Philosophical Schools of the Empire (1.0 FTE)

• Completion of a PhD thesis within the contract period;
• Participation in meetings of the project research group(s);
• Presentations of intermediate research results at workshops and conferences;
• Participation in the training programme of the local Graduate School, the National Research School in Classics (OIKOS) and the wider Anchoring Innovation programme;
• Participation in staff meetings of the Utrecht philosopy programme and the intellectual life of the department and the institute;
• Some teaching in the second and third years of the appointment.

• An RMA, MA or MPhil degree in Classics or Philosophy, held by time of appointment, with an MA thesis of high quality with a grade of at least 8.0 on a ten-point scale, or comparable assessment (if the degree is not yet obtained at the time of application, a statement by the applicant’s supervisor should confirm that it will be obtained by time of appointment);
• Well-developed research skills, including the ability to formulate relevant and creative research questions and hypotheses, descriptive and analytical skills, and a clear and persuasive style of writing;
• Knowledge of Latin and Greek if degree is in a different field than Classics;
• Excellent competence in the methodology of humanities research and in English, as well as a reading competence in French and German;
• Independent thinker, team player;
• Grit.

• Completion of a monograph or, alternatively, at least three substantial articles within the contract period;
• Presenting papers at conferences, both in the Netherlands and internationally;
• Participation in staff meetings of the Utrecht Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, and the intellectual life of the department and the institute;
• Participation in the academic community of the national research school OIKOS, and the wider Anchoring Innovation project;
• Some teaching (max. 10%).

• A PhD in Ancient Philosophy or Classics (or proof that the dissertation is finished);
• An excellent research and publication record in relation to stage of career;
• A strong cooperative attitude and willingness to engage in collaborative research;
• Some organizational experience;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Competence in ancient Greek and Latin, as required by the research topic;
• Willingness to move to the Netherlands for the duration of the contract.

Utrecht University offers excellent secondary conditions , including an attractive retirement scheme, (partly paid) parental leave and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). For more information, please visit working at Utrecht University .
Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. Please note that if the successful candidate is not already registered as living in the Netherlands, it is required that the candidate will officially relocate to the Netherlands on the starting date of the contract at the latest.

• Cover letter;
• CV, including contact information of two referees;
• Transcript of records (i.e. a certified copy of your MA and BA courses and results);
• Research proposal of 1,500 words. This does not include the bibliography and (if appropriate) an appendix containing a list of sources (together max. two pages A4);
• Copy of relevant diploma or statement by supervisor confirming that the applicant will hold the required degree at the time of appointment.