Research Assistant in Irish Literature and Classical Culture
2 months ago
School of Communication and Culture - English, Department of - Faculty: Arts
Research Assistant in Irish Literature and Classical CultureExpected start 1 Jan
School of Communication and Culture - English, Department of Jens Chr. Skous Vej 4 8000 Aarhus C
Fixed term full-time position 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 ID: 16635
Under the auspices of the Centre for Irish Studies at the Department of English, within the School of Communication and Culture at Aarhus University, applications for a research assistant in Irish Literature and Classical Culture are invited from suitably qualified applicants with related research interests. The main duties will be to continue the population of the database of Classical Allusions in Irish Literature hosted by the Centre. No prior experience in Digital Humanities is required. The position is made available through the research project Classical Influences and Irish Culture (CLIC), funded by the European Research Council.
The position is full-time and fixed term for 12 months, to begin on 1 January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. The workload is 37 hours a week.
The School of Communication and Culture is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their personal background.
The successful applicant will continue the population of the database of Classical Allusions in Irish Literature which records references in Irish literature to mythological and historical figures, as well as locations, from Graeco-Roman antiquity. Training in populating the database will be provided.
For the purposes of the database, the rubric ‘Irish literature’ encompasses poetry, novels, drama, and translations, and covers texts published in both English and Irish languages, in the latter case dating back to the medieval period. Database entries record references to classical antiquity by name and/or by source, alongside information on the Irish text and brief notes on the content and function of the classical allusions. Relevant scholarship, where available, is also recorded. The creator of each entry is acknowledged by name for referencing purposes.
The database currently records data on over 900 works of Irish literature by approximately 140 Irish authors from different historical periods and in both English and Irish languages. Prospective applicants are invited to browse the database and to consider how they might best contribute to its development. Letters of application should include a brief outline of proposed authors or genres to be added to the database, along with an estimated timeline. Applicants should bear in mind that close reading is an essential skill for this position.
Candidates from any relevant area of research are invited to apply. An ability to work with Irish language texts (medieval, early modern, or modern) is not a requirement but may be considered an advantage. Experience with other digital projects is similarly not a requirement but might be considered an advantage.
Funding is available for an appointment at postdoctoral level. However, a PhD is not a pre-requisite and strong candidates without a PhD are also very much encouraged to apply. The appointed candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience, along with associated benefits. Costs of travel for relocation will also be covered. The successful candidate will have their own office, along with supporting facilities, at the Centre for Irish Studies.
Applicants must have an academic degree at master’s degree level or higher in a subject relevant to Irish literature and/or classical culture or must document equivalent qualifications in a relevant field. All work takes place in English, and applicants must therefore have a native or near-native level of English language proficiency.
Although the Aarhus University application system includes an option to upload letters of recommendation, please do not include letters of recommendation or references with the application. Applicants who are invited to an interview may be asked to provide references.
Active participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority, and we emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students. In order to maintain and develop the department’s excellent teaching and research environment, the successful applicant is expected to be present at the department on a daily basis, as far as this is possible.
We respect the balance between work and private life and strive to create a work environment in which that balance can be maintained.
International applicants are encouraged to read about the attractive working conditions and other benefits of working at Aarhus University and in Denmark, including healthcare, paid holidays and, if relevant, maternity/paternity leave, childcare and schooling. Aarhus University offers a wide variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including a relocation service.
ContactFor further information about the position, and for any queries, please contact
Isabelle Torrance
Deadline: Sunday 15 Dec 2024 at 23:59 CET
FormalitiesFaculty of Arts refers to the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Danish Universities.
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