Classical Archaeology

1 Assistant Professor position
(Deadline October 23rd, 2024 13:00 )
Fields

Classical Archaeology, Digital Humanities, GIS and Spatial Analysis

Profile

Applicants should demonstrate: 1. the capacity for excellent research; 2. significant international experience and participation in international research projects and research collaborations; 3. the ability to attract research funds. Experience in teaching and research supervision is welcome.

The successful candidate has an excellent record of publications in the specific field of Classical Archaeology and Digital tools applied to Archaeology. An interdisciplinary approach to large research problems and a focus on Spatial Analysis are most welcome.

The successful candidate should be willing to support the development of research activities, projects and educational initiatives in the field of Classical Art and Archaeology, Art History, Cultural Heritage as well as the interdisciplinary research activities and projects carried out at LYNX Research Unit; to participate in and stimulate collective projects, teach courses and seminars at PhD level, supervise PhD Students and support their national and international research activities. The successful candidate should be willing to participate, in particular, in the PRIN project 2022 “The artisanal productions of ancient Capua” and the project “Survey of some Calabria archaeological parks and museums: Crotone, Locri, Archeoederi Bova Marina” funded by the Directorate Regional Calabria Museums.

Formal requirements

Post-lauream diploma in Archaeology or disciplines related to Cultural Heritage (specializzazione or PhD). Documented experience in the field of digital humanities, digital tools applied to Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.

Gross amount

Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art. 24 comma 3 lettera a))

Duration

3 years

SSD

ARCH-01 /D Archeologia Classica

Job Research Unit: 
LYNX
Job Contract Type: 
Ricercatore tempo determinato (legge 240/2010 art.24 comma 3 lettera a) ) - Fixed term researcher
Full call

 

Please note that for the submission of applications on the PICA website the login via SPID is currently NOT AVAILABLE - Please register in the alternative way

Attachments

 

LIST OF SUBMITTED PUBBLICATION

Due to the malfunctioning of the web services of the PICA-CINECA platform caused by the critical weather events of the last few days, the deadline for the submission of applications is extended to 23 October 2024, 1 p.m., and applications may be submitted by emailing the information and attachments requested in the call for applications to researchers.opening@imtlucca.it.

In ragione del malfunzionamento dei servizi web della piattaforma PICA-CINECA dovuto agli eventi metereologici critici degli ultimi giorni, il termine di scadenza per la presentazione delle domande di partecipazione è esteso al 23 ottobre 2024, ore 13, ed è consentito l'invio delle domande di partecipazione mediante l'inoltro via e-mail, all'indirizzo researchers.opening@imtlucca.it, delle informazioni e degli allegati richiesti nel bando di selezione.

Selection procedure and criteria

Selection procedure conditions are transparent and are based on international standards.

Procedure

A Selection Committee, appointed by the Director, assesses all applications on the basis online application info and - if provided - reference letters. Applicants selected on the basis of the preliminary analysis are interviewed at the Job Market Meetings in which the Institute is planning to participate, if applicable to the specific academic sector. Alternatively, individual preliminary interviews may also be conducted at IMT or by conference call. Travel expenses to Lucca for the preliminary interview will not be reimbursed. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a Job Market Presentation open to IMT faculty members and students. Travel expenses for the Job Market Presentation will be reimbursed.

Selection Criteria

The evaluation criteria are based on: Quality of research activity, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and references; Research organization experience and participation in international/national research projects and research periods in public and private institutions (academic and non-academic); Relevance of the candidate's profile for the development of IMT's research activities; Teaching, mentoring and supervision experience; Motivation; Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; As well as any other requirements as specified in the advertisement.

Application

Apply ONLINE only.

Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.

Info

  • Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
  • Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
  • University degree (compulsory) and Ph.D. (obtained, or "ongoing")
  • An email, with the appropriate instructions to upload the reference letters will be automatically generated and sent to your referees.

Attachments

  • Your CV in English (compulsory);
  • One research paper (published or working paper): compulsory.
    Shortlisted candidates will be asked to present this research paper in the final stage of the selection.
    Additional papers can be submitted for evaluation if desired (to be attached to your application in a single zip file where indicated in the online form). Please check the full call for further information about additional papers.
Contacts: