PhD Position in the ERC Starting Grant project Pages of Prayer

PhD Position in the ERC Starting Grant project Pages of Prayer
PhD Position in the ERC Starting Grant project Pages of Prayer

Published	Deadline	Location
today	30 Nov	Leiden

Job description
Key Responsibilities

• Completing a PhD thesis (in English) based on published peer-reviewed articles (see below) within four years;
• Individually authoring and publishing at least three articles in a peer-reviewed journal; and at least one co-authored article;
• Contributing to the set-up of the PRAYER database and the subsequent network analysis, in collaboration with the PI and a data specialist;
• Conducting research on Middle Dutch manuscript prayer books;
• Presenting papers at conferences, both in the Netherlands and internationally;
• Participating in the training programme of the LUCAS Institute, the Leiden Graduate School of Humanities, the Dutch Research School for Medieval Studies, and other relevant masterclasses, discussion groups, seminars, workshops, and events;
• Participating in the PhD community and the intellectual life of the Institute, in particular within the Medieval and Early Modern Studies cluster (https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/centre-for-the-arts-in-society/medieval-early-modern-studies/research );
• Contributing to the organization of the events and activities within the project, including the project’s sessions at an international conference at the start of year 3 and an international conference at the end of year 4.

Specifications

• max. 38 hours per week
• €2541—€3247 per month
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Leiden University

Requirements
Selection criteria

• A ResMA/MRes or MA in Medieval Studies, (Book) History, Middle Dutch Literature, Digital Humanities or Religious Studies, with a thesis on a medieval manuscript related topic, preferably focusing on the late medieval period, awarded by time of appointment, and a grade of at least 8.0 on a ten-point scale (or equivalent);
• Well-developed research skills, including the ability to formulate creative research questions, descriptive and analytical skills, and a clear and persuasive style of writing;
• Willingness to travel to libraries in the Netherlands and abroad;
• Excellent competence in English, as well as reading competence in Middle Dutch and Dutch
• Experience with manuscript research and palaeography;
• A strong interest in digital approaches, knowledge of digital humanities and/or the willingness to acquire digital skills;
• Knowledge of late medieval religious culture and/or religious literature will be considered a plus;
• Team player and independent thinker;
• Ability to finish the proposed PhD research in 4 years.

International candidates are encouraged to apply but must be willing to relocate to the Netherlands for the duration of the project.
Conditions of employment
Terms and conditions
PhD project, 4 years (1.0 FTE, 38 hrs per week), starting date 1 March 2023. Initially the employee will receive a 14 month contract, with extension for the following 34 months on condition of a positive evaluation. The appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. Salary range from € 2,541 to € 3,247 gross per month for a fulltime appointment (pay scale for PhDs, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3%), training and career development. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. For more information: http://www.workingat.leiden.edu/.
Diversity
Fostering an inclusive community is a central element of the values and vision of Leiden University. Leiden University is committed to becoming an inclusive community which enables all students and staff to feel valued and respected and to develop their full potential. Diversity in experiences and perspectives enriches our teaching and strengthens our research. High quality teaching and research is inclusive.
Employer

Leiden University
The organization
The Faculty of Humanities is a unique international centre for the advanced study of languages, cultures, arts, and societies worldwide, in their historical contexts from prehistory to the present. Our faculty is home to more than 6,000 students and 800 staff members. For more information see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities.
The Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) is one of the seven Research Institutes of the Faculty of Humanities. LUCAS is dedicated to ground-breaking research that explores the multifaceted relationships between the arts and society. For more information see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/centre-for-the-arts-in-society.
Additional information
Information
Enquiries about the project, the position and the procedure can be addressed to Mariska de Groot, e-mail: im-lucas@hum.leidenunviv.nl . Information about LUCAS and links to staff expertise can be found at http://www.universiteitleiden.nl/geesteswetenschappen/centre-for-the-arts-in-society.
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Application procedure
Applications
Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents in a single PDF, quoting the vacancy number
Please submit your application online (in English) via the blue button in our application system, no later than 30 November 2022, 23:59 CEST.

• Letter of application with a motivation statement of 1000 words max., in which you formulate your special interest in the PhD project and some first ideas about how you would frame/approach it
• Your CV, listing education and possibly employment history, and any other academic achievements (conference presentations, publications, organization of events, etc.);
• Names, positions and contact information for two referees (no reference letters). Please only list these in the PDF and not in the dedicated fields in the online application system;
• A copy of your MA-thesis;
• Copies of relevant course assessments;
• Your MA degree certificate.

Interviews will take place medio December.
Enquiries from agencies are not appreciated.