Greek and Latin textual sources on baths and thermal complexes in the ancient world

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Università degli Studi della Basilicata seeks a postdoctoral researcher in literature to study Greek and Latin texts on baths, spanning medieval to Byzantine periods, with integration into the SIRIO project. The role involves public engagement and museum-oriented dissemination of scientifically validated information.

Applicants must hold a PhD obtained abroad and provide a CV suitable for a postdoctoral position; knowledge of Italian is required for the interview conducted in Italian.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree obtained abroad.
• Scientific and professional CV suitable for the postdoctoral position.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting Greek and Latin texts on baths and thermae.
• Engaging in PRIN projects via research grants, stipends or contracts; collaborating on international projects.
• Participation in international conferences and activities related to teaching and public engagement.

Skills

Greek Reading

Latin Reading/Translating

Text Interpretation

Public Communication (training)

Education

PhD or equivalent abroad

Master LM-15

Advanced training in public communication

Job description

Organisation/Company Università degli Studi della Basilicata Research Field Literature » Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 9 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A survey and linguistic, philological, and historical study of Greek and Latin texts, extending through the medieval and Byzantine periods, that describe baths and thermal complexes and contribute to reconstructing bathing culture in ancient societies. The resulting texts and documentation will be incorporated into the SIRIO project, «Siti archeologici minori: Ricerca, recupero, valorizzazione» coordinated by Prof. Francesco Martorella under the collaboration Agreement between the Municipality of Nova Siri and DiUSS. By integrating research and public engagement, these materials will contribute to the enhancement and museum presentation of the Cugno dei Vagni complex, providing the public with scientifically validated information on bath buildings and related activities in ancient cities, with attention to their continuity in the Byzantine, Arab, and Ottoman worlds. No collaboration in teaching activities is envisaged.

Admission requirements:
- PhD or equivalent degree obtained abroad;
- Scientific and professional CV suitable for the postdoctoral position.

Required languages: English, French (reading), German (reading), Latin (reading/translating), Ancient Greek (reading/translating)
Foreign candidates must have adequate knowledge of Italian language

Other relevant qualifications
a) Educational background
-PhD in Classical Philology or Greek Language and Literature with particular reference to the edition and study of Greek text, up to the Byzantine period
-Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in LM-15
-Advanced training courses in the field of public communication

Other relevant qualifications
b) Research activities in the scientific field of the position—inter alia, participation in PRIN projects via research grants, stipends, or contracts, collaboration on international projects, and participation in international conferences; collaboration on teaching and "third mission" activities, as well as work experience relevant to the position—inter alia, university teaching contracts and the role of "cultore della materia" (subject matter expert); possession of National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as a First or Second-level Professor in GSD 10/FICP-01 or 10/HELL-01 will be subject to specific evaluation.
c) Scientific publications in the fields of Classical Philology, Ancient Greek Language and Literature, Byzantine Civilization.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• E.U.

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• E.U.

Selection process

Evaluation of qualifications.
Interview on:
a)discussion on submitted qualifications and publications
b)assessment of skills and knowledge in the field of:
- interpretation of Greek and Latin texts on baths and thermae
The interview will be held in Italian