Opis stanowiska
Postdoctoral Position in the Research Project PetrIUS: Petrification of ius commune through printed paratexts (Grant Agreement No. 101162091). Full-time position, 6 months’ probation period, 45 months in total
The responsibilities of this position will include in general:
· Researching the printed paratexts in the corpus iuris civilis.
· Collecting and analyzing literature dedicated to printed paratexts.
· Contributing to the preparation of scholarly articles.
· Presenting research findings at conferences and academic seminars.
· Organizing seminars focused on the themes of the project.
· Cooperation within a research team (required work performance at the place of employment).
In particular, the postdoc will implement WP1 and WP5 in collaboration with the principal investigator:
WP1 Classification of types and functions of paratexts added to printed corpora iuris.
WP5 Petrification of late medieval ius commune taking the form of printed paratexts in corpora iuris.
Nasze wymagania
- PhD in the humanities or social sciences (preferably in legal studies, especially legal history),
- Interest in the history of law in the late medieval and early modern period, particularly in the history of Roman law (ius commune) and the history of legal book.
- Familiarity with the methods necessary for carrying out the tasks of the postdoctoral position is required (legal history).
- Experience in conducting research on historical legal sources, confirmed by academic publications.
- Excellent command of English and at least good command of one of the following languages: Italian, German, or French, as well as at least passive knowledge of Latin (documented through publications based on the analysis of Latin-language sources).
- Excellent skills in project management and work organization (both individually and in coordinating others).
Mile widziane
- Knowledge of methods typical of, book history, palaeography, and digital humanities will be considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with computer programs necessary for academic research.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a research team.
Zakres obowiązków
- Literature review (in particular, the adaptation of the theoretical discussion on paratexts in literary studies and bibliology to the early modern printed legal books);
- Overview of the sources and providing access to the sources which have not yet been digitized;
- Initial periodization of the editions of the two corpora with reference to their paratextual development;
- First case studies documenting the development of selected types of paratexts;
- Creation of the provisory framework for addressing paratexts – the preliminary classification of paratexts;
- Consultations with experts
- Detailed descriptions of the types of paratexts;
- Assessment on functions of paratexts as documented in the legal literature;
- Further case studies presenting the development of selected paratexts;
- Support for other team members in drafting their research agendas on paratexts;
- Preparation of the list of editions of the two corpora iuris with the description of paratexts included.
- Adjustment of initial observations on the types and functions of paratexts in the light of new data provided by WP2-4;
- Study dedicated to the editors of paratexts in order to understand their objectives and methods applied by them in drafting the paratextual layer of the printed corpora iuris;
- Research on the causes of preference given to the late medieval works over the current legal literature by the editors and printers in developing paratextual strata;
- Query on the references to paratexts in the scholarship accompanying the attempts to prepare critical editions of the corpora iuris;
- Detailed case studies illustrating how the changes in the initial forms of printed paratexts and afterward the termination of their fluidity manifested petrification of certain opinions and interpretations;
- Research on the humanist paratexts and the attitude of legal humanists toward standard paratextual additions to the sources;
- Detailed case studies to verify to what extent the leading late medieval scholars encapsulated in their opinions (later excerpted to create paratexts) the then-current communis opinio on selected issues of Roman and canon law;
Oferujemy
- Atmosphere of respect and cooperation
- Support for employees with disabilities
- Flexible working hours
- Language learning subsidies
- Funding for training and courses
- Additional days off for education
- Life insurance
- Savings-investment fund
- Preferential loans
- Additional social benefits
- Recreation subsidies
- Children's vacation subsidies
- "13th" salary
Dokumenty wymagane do rekrutacji
- Application of the candidate (motivation letter);
- Curriculum Vitae;
- Diplomas or certificates issued by universities confirming education and degrees or academic title held (in the case of degrees obtained abroad - the documents must meet the equivalence criteria set out in Article 328 of the Law on Higher Education and Science of 20 July 2018 (Journal of Laws of 2024, item 1571, as amended);
- Information on academic track record and achievements: publications, participation in research projects, international collaboration, research internships, awards and distinctions, teaching achievements, organizational achievements, conference presentations, reviewing and editorial activities, other;
- Up to five major publications;
- Two letters of recommendation from scholars representing two different institutions;
- Consent to the processing of personal data of the following content : In accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of 27 April 2016. (OJ EU L 119/1 of 4 May 2016) I consent to the processing of personal data other than: first name, (first names) and surname; parents' first names; date of birth; place of residence (mailing address); education; previous employment history, contained in my job offer for the purpose of the current recruitment.
Załączniki
Dodatkowe informacje dla kandydata
Full-time position, 6 months’ probation period, 45 months in total
Weź udział w rekrutacji
Those interested are requested to send the documents to the PI, dr Piotr Alexandrowicz by 13th October 2025, 23:59 (piotr.alexandrowicz@amu.edu.pl).