Medieval Texts Research Assistant: Catalan/Occitan

Universidad de Alicante; España; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidad de Alicante seeks a First Stage Researcher to join the Department of English Studies. The role focuses on the project 'Transmission of mediaeval texts' and involves manuscript study, philology work, and preparing a critical edition.

You will work within a dynamic research environment. Applicants should hold or be pursuing an undergraduate degree (300 ECTS) or a Master’s in Romance philology or related fields, with access to the UA CV format and two-stage merit-based selection.

Qualifications

• Hold or be in the process of obtaining an undergraduate degree (300 ECTS) or a Master’s degree.
• Experience or training in codicology, palaeography or linguistic studies.
• Proven ability to work with medieval/romance philology materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on Occitan and Catalan manuscripts related to the project.
• Study 16th‑century Catalan editions and their characteristics.
• Prepare a critical edition of a large collection of hagiographies.

Skills

Codicology

Palaeography

Linguistics

Romance philology

Education

Undergraduate degree in Romance philology or related

Master’s degree in Romance philology or related

Tools

Academic CV format UA

Job description

Universidad de Alicante seeks a First Stage Researcher to join the Department of English Studies. The role focuses on the project 'Transmission of mediaeval texts' and involves manuscript study, philology work, and preparing a critical edition.

You will work within a dynamic research environment. Applicants should hold or be pursuing an undergraduate degree (300 ECTS) or a Master’s in Romance philology or related fields, with access to the UA CV format and two-stage merit-based selection.