Research Associate (Syriac)

The University of Manchester is seeking a committed and engaged postdoctoral researcher to join the ERC-funded project ‘Gesius’ Commentaries on Galen: Recovering lost works through a mixed-method approach’. You will contribute to reading the Syriac undertext scattered among the five Gesius palimpsests, and edit, translate, and study it in its historical and linguistic context.

You will be responsible for:

Transcribe the erased Syriac text
Translate the Syriac materials into English
Study the historical and linguistic context of the Syriac translations
Contribute productively to the multidisciplinary approach being taken in this project
Produce work of suitable quality for publication in peer-reviewed journals

The project is based in Manchester and your physical presence will, for the most part, be required here. There will also be opportunities for research trips to conferences, workshops, and libraries, as well as further professional development.

About You

You will have a PhD or equivalent in hand at the time of application in Syriac Studies or a related area, and you will have an excellent command of Syriac. You will possess good communication skills and the ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a team.

Essential Criteria

A very good first degree or MA (at least high 2:1, Merit).
An awarded PhD in Syriac Studies or a related field.
Excellent command of Syriac.
Ability to conduct innovative research on Syriac texts and manuscripts in general.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge of Classical Greek.
Knowledge of Arabic.
Experience with medical, scientific, or philosophical texts in Greek, Syriac, or Arabic.
Familiarity with codicology and palimpsest studies and the methods used to read erased texts.
Knowledge of Digital Humanities tools, such as SketchEngine, and corpus linguistics.

Our benefits include:

Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available

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