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In the Department of History of Ghent University (Belgium), a post-doctoralposition is available for four years (consisting of two two-year periods),as part of an ERC-funded research project on late antique historiography(A.D. 300-800). The project will a) establish a complete inventory of lateancient historiography; b) produce editions of fragmentary texts; c) studymedieval compilations; and d) situate late-antique historiography in itscultural and literary context.Your profile:You possess a Ph.D.  in a relevant discipline (or will possess one by30/9/2013) and have an excellent knowledge of Classical Arabic and, ifpossible, knowledge of Syriac. Acquaintance with Greek and/or languages suchas Coptic and Armenian constitutes an advantage. You have an interest inhistoriography, literature, and their wider historical and cultural context.You are able to work independently, but can also work in a  team.Your duties:You will be given the chance to write a monograph on a topic of your ownchoice within the framework of the general project. You will contribute to adatabase of all late antique histories, co-organise workshops and aconference, do limited amounts of teaching and administrative duties, andcontribute to other research carried out within the project.Our offer:We offer you the possibility to work as part of a high-quality team ofscholars specialised in late antique and Byzantine history and literature atone of Belgium’s leading universities, a competitive salary with full healthinsurance, the possibility of developing a wide network and ofco-supervising Ph.D. students, and the option to carry out one year orsemester of your research abroad (depending on additional funding).The succesful candidate is expected to start in 2013, preferably 1 October.S/he shall have to live in Belgium.A full project description can be obtained from Prof. Peter Van Nuffelen(peter.vannuffelen@ugent.be). Applications, consisting of a CV, personalstatement (max 1 p.), description of the research you would like to carryout within the project (max. 1 p.), the names of two referees, and a copy ofyour PhD thesis or a substantial article, should be submitted to the samee-mail address before 1 April 2013.