Studentische or Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft with knowledge of Latin
Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus is seeking to appoint one or two Studentische or Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte (20-80 hours/month) with knowledge of Latin. The focus will be on scholarly tasks, in particular the transcription/edition of Latin astronomical or astrological texts of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance, with the prospect of online publication under the Hilfskraft’s name. This job provides an excellent opportunity for those interested in manuscripts, palaeography, medieval or Renaissance Latin, text editing and, more generally, intellectual history. No previous experience in palaeography is required (training will be provided where needed).
Additional tasks may include:
Historical and bio-bibliographical research, especially in medieval and Renaissance intellectual history, and the history of science
Implementation of the PAL digital library, including scanning articles and ordering books at the Staatsbibliothek and other libraries in Munich.
Good knowledge of English (reading and speaking skills) is recommended.
Note that the Hilfskraft position can count, if requirements are met, as a Praktikum for a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree at the LMU.
Starting date: October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Enquiries and expressions of interest can be sent (in English or German) to David Juste at djuste@ptolemaeus.badw.de.
. Currently available.
No job is currently being offered. We expect our next available position to be:
Fellowships 2025. One or several research fellowships tenable in Munich for a duration of 1-4 months between January and December 2025. These fellowships will be advertised in the summer of 2024.
Volunteers who wish to transcribe or edit Arabic or Latin Ptolemaic works are encouraged to contact us at info@ptolemaeus.badw.de.
BA and MA students residing in Germany with knowledge of Arabic and/or Latin are welcome to apply for a Praktikum with us. Expressions of interest can be sent to info@ptolemaeus.badw.de.
Doctoral student position 2023-2026 for a Latinist, an Arabist or a historian of medieval/early modern science
One 3-year position expected to commence on 1 October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The monthly allowance is € 2722 (German pay scale 65% TV-L E13), liable to deductions for tax, social security benefits and retirement provisions.
The contract will be with the University of Würzburg and the Project Director, Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse, will normally serve as the main supervisor or as a co-supervisor. There is also provision for the student to spend a period of time at our partner institute, the Warburg Institute (University of London), under the supervision of Professor Charles Burnett. The doctoral student is otherwise expected to work in Munich, together with the research team, or in Würzburg. Proposals for collaboration with other institutions and professors are welcome, and the main supervisor may be from a different university.
Qualifications and skills: applicants must hold a Master or an equivalent degree in an area relevant to the Project, have an excellent knowledge of Latin and/or Arabic and a good command of English (the primary language of publication of the Project). Applicants should also have research interests in line with PAL objectives, in particular in the history of medieval or early modern science, in the making of critical editions of Arabic or Latin texts, and/or in handling manuscripts. The doctoral dissertation can be written in English (preferred) or German.
The doctoral student will be able to spend most of his/her working time on his/her dissertation, whose topic will be in line with PAL objectives and will normally include the edition of an Arabic or Latin text (or both). The contract carries with it no teaching or administrative duties, but the doctoral student is expected to devote part of his/her time to other aspects of the Project.
The doctoral student will be given the opportunity to publish his/her doctoral dissertation in the PAL book series (Brepols) and, where relevant, on the PAL web interface, and he/she should agree to publish his/her dissertation in priority through those media. All contributions by the doctoral student will be published under his/her own name and authorship will be duly acknowledged in every collaborative output, including online publications.
Applications should be sent in English or German to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (info@ptolemaeus.badw.de) before 30 April 2023. Applications should include a complete CV (with a list of publications where applicable); an outline (1-3 pages) of the proposed research project; and two letters of recommendation by academic referees. The letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the referees, either by email or by post (Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse, Institut für Philosophie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Residenz – Südflügel, 97070 Würzburg, Germany).
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
The outcome of all applications will be notified by email as soon as a decision is made.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to an on-campus or online interview.
For further enquiries and consultation on possible projects, please contact Dag Nikolaus Hasse, David Juste or Benno van Dalen at info@ptolemaeus.badw.de.
The project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus is offering short-term visiting research fellowships (1-3 months) for tenure in Munich between 1 January and 30 November 2023.
Doctoral student position (Arabist or Latinist) starting in October 2021
One 3-year position expected to commence on 1 October 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The monthly allowance is € 2648 (German pay scale 65% TV-L E13), liable to deductions for tax, social security benefits and retirement provisions.
The contract will be with the University of Würzburg and the Project Director, Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse, will normally serve as the main supervisor or as a co-supervisor. There is also provision for the student to spend a period of time at our partner institute, the Warburg Institute (University of London), under the supervision of Professor Charles Burnett. The doctoral student is otherwise expected to work in Munich, together with the research team, or in Würzburg. Proposals for collaboration with other institutions and professors are welcome, and the main supervisor may be from a different university.
Qualifications and skills: applicants must hold a Master or an equivalent degree in an area relevant to the Project, have an excellent knowledge of Latin and/or Arabic and a good command of English (the primary language of publication of the Project). Applicants should also have research interests in line with PAL objectives, in particular in the history of medieval or early modern science, in the making of critical editions of Arabic or Latin texts, and/or in handling manuscripts. The doctoral dissertation can be written in English (preferred) or German.
The doctoral student will be able to spend most of his/her working time on his/her dissertation, whose topic will be in line with PAL objectives and will normally include the edition of an Arabic or Latin text (or both). The contract carries with it no teaching or administrative duties, but the doctoral student is expected to devote part of his/her time to other aspects of the Project.
The doctoral student will be given the opportunity to publish his/her doctoral dissertation in the PAL book series (Brepols) and, where relevant, on the PAL web interface, and he/she should agree to publish his/her dissertation in priority through those media. All contributions by the doctoral student will be published under his/her own name and authorship will be duly acknowledged in every collaborative output, including online publications.
Applications should be sent in English or German to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (info@ptolemaeus.badw.de) before 30 April 2021. Applications should include a complete CV (with a list of publications where applicable); an outline (1-3 pages) of the proposed research project; and two letters of recommendation by academic referees. The letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the referees, either by email or by post (Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse, Institut für Philosophie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Residenz – Südflügel, 97070 Würzburg, Germany).
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
The outcome of all applications will be notified by email as soon as a decision is made.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to an on-campus or online interview.
For further enquiries and consultation on possible projects, please contact Dag Nikolaus Hasse, David Juste or Benno van Dalen at info@ptolemaeus.badw.de.
Studentische or wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft with advanced knowledge of Arabic
The 25-year project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the University of Würzburg appoints on a regular basis three or four studentische or wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte who are paid the regular fees for Hilfskräfte (up to a maximum of 87 hours per month).
The tasks of the Hilfskräfte working for the Arabic section include, among others,
transcription of Arabic texts (also from manuscripts),
collaborative work on descriptions of Arabic Ptolemaic manuscripts,
bibliographical searches, especially also for manuscript catalogues,
research in manuscript catalogues at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek,
internet search for manuscript collections in libraries around the world,
inspection of Arabic manuscripts of which reproductions have been obtained and compilation of tables of contents of these manuscripts,
updating the project’s database of secondary literature,
scanning of relevant secondary literature,
assistance to the non-German-speaking members of the research team in administrative matters, etc.
Requirements
The following skills are highly desirable:
reading skills in Arabic,
interest to do scholarly work, especially on medieval Arabic manuscripts
good account of English,
good account of German,
experience with the most common Office programs.
Current vacancy
Starting on 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter, we are looking to appoint a Hilfskraft with a good knowledge of Arabic for 40 to 80 hours per month. This Hilfskraft will work in particular with the other Arabists in the project in order to prepare descriptions of Arabic Ptolemaic manuscripts, to collect manuscript catalogues of libraries around the world and to inspect these catalogues for manuscripts containing works by or related to Ptolemy (cf. the tasks mentioned above). Advanced reading skills of Arabic are therefore essential.
Please send applications by email (in English or German) to the research leader Benno van Dalen (HK-Bewerbungen {at} ptolemaeus.badw.de), preferably by 1 November 2019. We will have interviews with suitable candidates from 1 November onwards, but will accept further applications until the position has been filled. Requests for further information may also be sent to the above address.
Note that the Hilfskraft position can count, if requirements are met, as a Praktikum for a bachelor’s or a master’s degree at the Institut für den Nahen und Mittleren Osten of the LMU.
PAL Fellowships 2020 (call for applications)
The project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus is offering short-term visiting research fellowships (1-4 months) for tenure in Munich between 1 January and 30 November 2020. The call for applications can be downloaded here (closing date: 20 September 2019).
Studentische Hilfskraft opportunity
The Academy project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus (PAL) is seeking to appoint a Studentische Hilfskraft (10-15 hours/week).
The Hilfskraft will be responsible for:
Historical and bio-bibliographical research, especially in medieval and Renaissance intellectual history.
Transcription/edition of Latin astronomical, astrological or magical texts of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance.
Implementing the PAL digital library, including scanning articles and ordering books at the Staatsbibliothek.
Desirable skills include the ability to carry out tasks in English (good reading and speaking skills) and reading knowledge of Latin.
Starting date: from July 2019
Enquiries and expressions of interest can be sent (in English or German) to Dr. David Juste.
One postdoctoral position (3-5 years) for a Latinist for preparing the critical edition of a major Latin Ptolemaic text
Applications are open for one postdoctoral position (no age limit):
One full-time position for a period of 3 years, with possible extension up to 5 years pending positive evaluation and budget leeway. The position is expected to commence on 1 March 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter, and no later than October 2019.
The monthly salary range is € 4075-5378 liable to deductions for tax, social security benefits and retirement provisions. The salary will be dependent on relevant academic experience (German pay scale TV-L E13).
The postdoctoral researcher will have office facilities at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Munich, together with the other Project members, and is expected to work there full time. The contract will be with the University of Würzburg. The first 6 months of the contract are a probation period.
Qualifications and skills: applicants must hold a PhD in an area relevant to the Project, have an excellent knowledge of Latin philology as well as experience with editing Latin texts, an excellent command of written and spoken English (the primary language of the Project) and, preferably, research experience in line with PAL objectives, in particular in the history of science. Knowledge of Greek and/or Arabic is an advantage.
The main task of the successful candidate will be to prepare the critical edition of a major Ptolemaic astronomical or astrological text in Latin. Candidates willing to work on a critical edition of the Almagest in Gerard of Cremona’s translation (twelfth century) are especially encouraged to apply.
The post-doctoral researcher is expected to be an active member of the research team and to take part in the various aspects of the Project. One typical task associated with this position is to transcribe further Latin Ptolemaic texts to be published online (see https://ptolemaeus.badw.de/transcriptions). These additional tasks are expected to take up no more than 25% of the working time of the postdoctoral researcher.
The successful candidate should agree to publish the result of their work in the PAL book series (Brepols) and on the PAL web interface. All contributions by members of the research team are published under their own name, and authorship is duly acknowledged in every collaborative output, including online publications.
Applications should be sent in English to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (applications@ptolemaeus.badw.de) no later than 25 November 2018. Applications should include a complete CV with a list of publications; a letter of motivation, in which the applicant is asked to address the above description and qualifications and to propose a starting date if different from 1 March 2019; and the names and contact details of two academic referees who may be contacted by the Project leaders.
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
The outcome of all applications will be notified by email as soon as a decision is made.
Short-listed applicants may be invited to an on-campus, phone or Skype interview.
For further enquiries, please contact David Juste.
Postdoc position (Arabist) starting in January 2019
A post-doctoral position (3-5 years) for an Arabist for preparing a critical edition of Ptolemy’s Almagest
The Project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus (PAL) is dedicated to the edition and study of the Arabic and Latin versions of Ptolemy’s astronomical and astrological works and related material. These include works by Ptolemy or attributed to him, commentaries thereupon and other texts that are of immediate relevance to understanding Ptolemy’s heritage in the Middle Ages and the early modern period up to 1700 A.D.
The Project is hosted by the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Munich for a period of 25 years from 2013 to 2037. It is supervised by Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse (University of Würzburg) and carried out by five scholars, namely two research leaders, Dr. David Juste and Dr. Benno van Dalen, two post-doctoral researchers and one doctoral student.
Applications are open for a post-doctoral position (no age limit):
A full-time position for a period of 3 years, with possible extension up to 5 years pending positive evaluation and budget leeway. The position is expected to commence on 1 January 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.
The monthly salary range is € 4075-5378 liable to deductions for tax, social security benefits and retirement provisions. The salary will be dependent on relevant academic experience (German pay scale TV-L E13).
The postdoctoral researcher will have office facilities at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Munich, together with the other Project members, and is expected to work there full time. The contract will be with the University of Würzburg. The first 6 months of the contract are a probation period.
Qualifications and skills: applicants must hold a PhD in an area relevant to the Project, have an excellent knowledge of Arabic philology as well as experience with manuscripts and editing Arabic texts, an excellent command of written and spoken English (the primary language of the Project) and, preferably, research experience in line with PAL objectives, in particular in the history of science. Knowledge of Greek is an advantage.
The successful candidate is expected to be an active member of the research team and to take part in the various aspects of the Project. His main task will be to prepare a critical edition of Ptolemy’s Almagest in the Arabic translation by Isḥāq ibn Ḥunayn. Other tasks include collaborative work on the Catalogue of Arabic Ptolemaic manuscripts and the transcription of further Arabic Ptolemaic texts to be published online (see the Project Outline, §§ 3 and 4.2). These additional tasks are expected to take up no more than 25% of the working time of the postdoctoral researcher.
The successful candidate should agree to publish the result of their work in the PAL book series (Brepols) and on the PAL web interface. All contributions by members of the research team are published under their own name, and authorship is duly acknowledged in every collaborative output, including online publications.
Applications should be sent in English to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (applications <AT> ptolemaeus.badw.de) no later than 1 September 2018. Applications should include a complete CV with a list of publications; a letter of motivation, in which the applicant is asked to address the above description and qualifications and to propose a starting date if different from 1 January 2019; and the names and contact details of two academic referees who may be contacted by the Project leaders.
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
The outcome of all applications will be notified by email as soon as decision is made.
Short-listed applicants may be invited to an on-campus, phone or Skype interview.
Information on the Project, including the Project Outline, can be found on our website (http://ptolemaeus.badw.de). For further enquiries, please contact Benno van Dalen.
Studentische Hilfskraft opportunity (from May 2018 onwards)
The Academy project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus is seeking to appoint a part-time Studentische Hilfskraft (c. 10 hours/week).
The Hilfskraft will be responsible for:
Historical and bio-bibliographical research both online and in libraries
Research in catalogues of Latin manuscripts
Scanning articles and ordering books at the Staatsbibliothek
Transcription/edition of Latin astronomical and astrological texts of the Middle Ages or the Renaissance (depending on skills and interests)
Other duties as required.
Desirable skills include the ability to carry out tasks in English (good reading and speaking skills) and reading knowledge of Latin.
For more information on the Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus project, visit our website at https://ptolemaeus.badw.de.
Start date: May 2018 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Enquiries and applications can be sent (in English or German) to Dr. David Juste.
Studentische or wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte with advanced knowledge of Arabic
The 25-year project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the University of Würzburg appoints on a regular basis up to three or four studentische or wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte who are paid the regular fees for Hilfskräfte (up to 40 hours per month).
The tasks of these Hilfskräfte include, among others,
bibliographical searches, especially also for manuscript catalogues,
research in manuscript catalogues at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek,
internet search for manuscript collections in libraries around the world,
initial inspection of Arabic or Latin manuscripts of which reproductions have been obtained and compilation of tables of contents of these manuscripts,
updating the project’s database of secondary literature,
scanning of relevant secondary literature,
transcription of Latin or Arabic texts (also from manuscripts),
assistance to the non-German-speaking members of the research team in administrative matters, etc.
Requirements
The following skills are highly desirable:
reading skills in Arabic or Latin,
rather good account of English,
good account of German,
experience with the most common Office programs.
Current vacancy
Starting on 1 October 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter, we are looking to appoint one or two Hilfskräfte for 20 to 40 hours per month with a good knowledge of Arabic. These Hilfskräfte will work in particular with our post-doctoral researcher Dr. José Bellver in order to collect manuscript catalogues of libraries around the world and to inspect these catalogues for manuscripts containing works by or related to Ptolemy (cf. the first four tasks above). Advanced reading skills of Arabic are therefore absolutely essential.
Please send applications by email (in English or German) to the research leader Benno van Dalen (info {at} ptolemaeus.badw.de), preferably by 15 August 2016. We intend to have a first round of interviews with suitable candidates in late August / early September, but will accept further applications until the position(s) have been filled. Requests for further information may also be sent to the above address.
Note that the Hilfskraft position can count, if requirements are met, as a Praktikum for a bachelor’s or a master’s degree at the Institut für den Nahen und Mittleren Osten of the LMU.
Doctoral student position (Latinist or Arabist) starting in October 2017
Call for Applications
One three-year PhD student position for a Latinist or an Arabist
The Project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus (PAL) is dedicated to the edition and study of the Arabic and Latin versions of Ptolemy’s astronomical and astrological texts and related material. These include works by Ptolemy or attributed to him, commentaries thereupon and other works that are of immediate relevance to understanding Ptolemy’s heritage in the Middle Ages and the early modern period up to 1700 A.D.
The Project is hosted by the Bavarian Academy of Science and Humanities in Munich for a period of 25 years from 2013 to 2037. It is supervised by Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse (University of Würzburg) and carried out by five scholars, namely two research leaders, Dr. David Juste and Dr. Benno van Dalen, two post-doctoral researchers and one doctoral student.
One 3-year position expected to commence on 1 October 2017 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The monthly allowance is € 2286 (German pay scale 65% TV-L E13), liable to deductions for tax, social security benefits and retirement provisions.
The contract will be with the University of Würzburg and Professor Hasse will normally serve as the main supervisor or as a co-supervisor. There is also provision for the student to spend a period of time at our partner institute, the Warburg Institute (University of London), under the supervision of Professor Charles Burnett. The doctoral student is otherwise expected to work in Munich, together with the research team, or in Würzburg. Proposals for collaboration with other institutions and professors are welcome, and the main supervisor may be from a different university.
Qualifications and skills: applicants must hold a Master or an equivalent degree in an area relevant to the project, have an excellent knowledge of Latin and/or Arabic and a good command of English (the primary language of publication of the project). Applicants should also have research interests in line with PAL objectives, in particular in the history of medieval or early modern science, in the making of critical editions of Arabic or Latin texts, and/or in handling manuscripts. The doctoral dissertation can be written in English (preferred) or German.
The doctoral student will be able to spend most of his/her working time on his/her dissertation, whose topic will be in line with PAL objectives and will normally include the edition of an Arabic or Latin text (or both). The contract carries with it no teaching or administrative duties, but the doctoral student is expected to devote part of his/her time to other aspects of the project.
The doctoral student will be given the opportunity to publish his/her doctoral dissertation in the PAL book series and, where relevant, on the PAL web interface, and he/she should agree to publish his/her dissertation in priority through those media. All contributions by the doctoral student will be published under his/her own name and authorship will be duly acknowledged in every collaborative output, including online publications.
Applications should be sent in English or German to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (info@ptolemaeus.badw.de) before 31 May 2017. Applications should include a complete CV (with a list of publications where applicable); an outline (1-3 pages) of the proposed research project; and two letters of recommendation by academic referees. The letters of recommendation must be sent directly by the referees, either by email or by post (Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse, Institut für Philosophie, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Residenz – Südflügel, 97070 Würzburg, Germany).
Receipt of all applications will be acknowledged.
The outcome of all applications will be notified by email as soon as a decision is made.
Short-listed applicants will be invited to an on-campus, phone or Skype interview.
Information on the Project, including the Project Outline, can be found on our website (http://ptolemaeus.badw.de).
For further enquiries and consultation on possible projects, please contact Dag Nikolaus Hasse, David Juste or Benno van Dalen at info@ptolemaeus.badw.de.
Studentische Hilfskraft mit Arabischkenntnissen
The project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities appoints on a regular basis up to three Studentische or Wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte who are paid the regular fees for Hilfskräfte (10-19 hours/week).
The tasks of these Hilfskräfte include, among others,
bibliographical searches,
ordering of books,
scanning of relevant secondary literature,
research in manuscript catalogues at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek,
internet search on manuscript collections in libraries around the world,
ordering reproductions of manuscripts,
initial inspection of Arabic or Latin manuscripts that have been obtained and compilation of tables of contents of these manuscripts,
transcription of Latin or Arabic texts (also from manuscripts),
assistance to the non-German-speaking members of the research team in administrative matters, etc.
Requirements
The following skills are not by all means required, but would be very helpful in carrying out the tasks:
good account of German,
rather good account of English,
reading skills in Arabic or Latin,
experience with the most common Office programs.
Current vacancy
Starting on 1 April 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter, we are looking to appoint a Hilfskraft for 10 hours per week with good knowledge of Arabic. Please send applications by email (in English or German) to Benno van Dalen (bvdalen {at} ptolemaeus.badw.de) by 1 April 2016 at the latest. Requests for information may be sent to the same address.
Note that the Hilfskraft position can count, if requirements are met, as a Praktikum for a bachelor‘s or a master’s degree at the Institut für den Nahen und Mittleren Osten.
Visiting Fellowships 2016
Call for applications – Visiting fellowships 1–4 months in 2016
The project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus (PAL) is dedicated to the edition and study of the Arabic and Latin versions of Ptolemy’s astronomical and astrological texts and related material. These include works by Ptolemy or attributed to him, commentaries thereupon and other works that are of immediate relevance to understanding Ptolemy’s heritage in the Middle Ages and the early modern period up to 1700 A.D.
The project is hosted by the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Munich for a period of 25 years from 2013. It is supervised by Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse (University of Würzburg) and carried out by a core team of five scholars, including two research leaders (Dr. David Juste and Dr. Benno van Dalen), two post-doctoral researchers (currently Dr. María José Parra Pérez and Dr. Henry Zepeda) and one doctoral student (currently Bojidar Dimitrov).
We welcome applications for visiting fellowships tenable in Munich for a period of one to four months between 1 January and 30 November 2016. The next round of visiting fellowships is planned for 2018.
The fellowships amount to € 3100 per month for senior scholars (PhD degree awarded before 1 January 2011), € 2600 per month for post-docs (PhD degree awarded after 31 December 2010) and € 1300 per month for doctoral students. In special cases an additional travel grant may be awarded to overseas applicants. The fellowships are not liable to taxation in Germany and do not include health insurance or social benefits.
Fellows will be offered office facilities at the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Munich, together with the research team, and are expected to work in Munich most of the time. Fellows will be given access to the research facilities of the project, including the project’s collection of manuscript reproductions, and to the research libraries in Munich.
Fellows are expected to do research in an area relevant to the project and to share their experience and insights with the other members of the research team. Research proposals to deal with Ptolemaic sources in languages other than Arabic and Latin (especially Greek, Syriac, Hebrew and Persian) are also welcome.
Applications should be sent in English to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (applications@ptolemaeus.badw.de) before 1 October 2015. Applications should include a complete CV with a list of publications and a research proposal of no more than 500 words. Applicants are asked to state in their research proposal the preferred duration of the fellowship (one, two, three or four months) and to propose a starting date.
Receipt of the application will be acknowledged and the outcome of all applications will be notified by email no later than 30 November 2015.
Experienced scholar in Latin paleography (deadline 15 April 2014)
March 2014
PTOLEMAEUS ARABUS ET LATINUS
Call for applications
– Experienced scholar in Latin paleography –
The project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus (PAL) is dedicated to the edition and study of the Arabic and Latin versions of Ptolemy’s astronomical and astrological texts and related material. These include works by Ptolemy or attributed to him, commentaries thereupon and other works that are of immediate relevance to understanding Ptolemy’s heritage in the Middle Ages and the early modern period up to 1700 A.D.
The project is hosted by the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Munich for a period of 25 years from 2013. It is supervised by Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse (University of Würzburg) and carried out by six scholars, including two research leaders (Dr. David Juste and Dr. Benno van Dalen), three post-doctoral researchers (currently Dr. María José Parra Pérez, Dr. Henry Zepeda and Dr. Stefan Georges) and one doctoral student (currently Mr. Bojidar Dimitrov).
We are offering a 50% position (20 hours/week) for an experienced scholar in Latin paleography.
The position is for a period of 6 months, which can be extended to a maximum of 2 years pending positive evaluation. The position is expected to commence on 1 June 2014 or soon as possible.
The monthly salary range is € 1863-2430 liable to deductions for tax, social security benefits and retirement provisions. The salary will be dependent on relevant academic experience (German pay scale 50% TV-L E13).
The contract will be signed with the University of Würzburg. The successful applicant will be offered office facilities at the University of Würzburg, where he/she is expected to be present at least one day per month.
Qualifications and skills: applicants must hold a PhD in an area relevant to the project (classical philology, history, history of science, philosophy, etc.), have experience in both Latin paleography and text editing, and a good command of written English (the primary language of publication of the project).
The successful applicant will be responsible for transcribing and editing a Latin astronomical or astrological text of the Ptolemaic Corpus (see Appendix 1 of the project description) on the basis of a representative witness, either a manuscript or an early printed edition. This text will be chosen in consultation with the project members and in accordance with the applicant’s expertise and interests. Scans of the representative witness will be provided.
The resulting text will be published under the candidate’s name on the PAL website (currently under construction), together with scans of the representative witness (see § 4.1-2 of the project description).
Applications should be sent in English or German to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (applications@ptolemaeus.badw.de) before 15 April 2014. Applications should include a complete CV with a list of publications; a letter of motivation, in which the applicant is asked to address the above description and qualifications and to propose a starting date; and the names and contact details of up to two academic referees who may be contacted by the project members.
Visiting Fellowships for a period of up to four months (deadline 1 April 2014)
February 2014
PTOLEMAEUS ARABUS ET LATINUS
Call for applications
– Visiting fellowships 1-4 months –
The project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus (PAL) is dedicated to the edition and study of the Arabic and Latin versions of Ptolemy’s astronomical and astrological texts and related material. These include works by Ptolemy or attributed to him, commentaries thereupon and other works that are of immediate relevance to understanding Ptolemy’s heritage in the Middle Ages and the early modern period up to 1700 A.D.
The project is hosted by the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Munich for a period of 25 years from 2013. It is supervised by Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse (University of Würzburg) and carried out by six scholars, including two research leaders (Dr. David Juste and Dr. Benno van Dalen), three post-doctoral researchers (currently Dr. María José Parra Pérez, Dr. Henry Zepeda and Dr. Stefan Georges) and one doctoral student (currently Bojidar Dimitrov).
We welcome applications for visiting fellowships tenable in Munich for a period of one to four months between 1 July and 31 December 2014. It is anticipated that another round of visiting fellowships will be offered in 2016.
The fellowships amount to € 3100 per month for senior scholars (PhD degree awarded before 1 July 2009), € 2600 per month for post-docs (PhD degree awarded after 30 June 2009) and € 1300 per month for doctoral students. In special cases an additional travel grant may be awarded to overseas applicants. The fellowships are not liable to taxation in Germany and do not include health insurance or social benefits.
Fellows will be offered office facilities at the Bayerische Akademie der Wissenschaften in Munich, together with the research team, and are expected to work in Munich most of the time. Fellows will be given access to the research facilities of the project, including the project’s collection of manuscript reproductions, and to the research libraries in Munich.
Fellows are expected to do research in an area relevant to the project and to share their experience and insights with the other members of the research team. Research proposals to deal with Ptolemaic sources in languages other than Arabic and Latin (especially Greek, Syriac, Hebrew and Persian) are also welcome.
Applications should be sent in English to Prof. Dr. Dag Nikolaus Hasse by email (applications@ptolemaeus.badw.de) before 1 April 2014. Applications should include a complete CV with a list of publications and a research proposal of no more than 500 words. Applicants are asked to state in their research proposal the preferred duration of the fellowship (one, two, three or four months) and to propose a starting date.
Receipt of the application will be acknowledged and the outcome of all applications will be notified by email no later than 31 May 2014.
Studentische Hilfskräfte (no deadline)
November 2013
The new Academy project Ptolemaeus Arabus et Latinus at the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities intends to appoint on a regular basis up to three
Studentische Hilfskräfte
who will be paid the regular fees for Hilfskräfte (10-19 hours/week). The tasks of these Hilfskräfte will include, among others, bibliographical research, book ordering, research in manuscript catalogues at the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, internet search on manuscript collections in libraries around the world, ordering reproductions of manuscripts, assistance to the non-German-speaking members of the research team with administrative matters, etc.
The following skills are not by all means required, but would be very helpful in carrying out the tasks: good account of German, rather good account of English, reading skills in Arabic or Latin, experience with the standard Office programs.
