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Job Description and Selection Criteria Job title Researcher in Comparative Philology Division Humanities Department Faculty of Classics and Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics Location Centre for Linguistics and Philology, Walton Street Grade and salary Grade 7: £32,817 - £40,322 per annum Hours Full-time Contract type Fixed-term (36 months) from October 2021 Reporting to Professor Andreas Willi Vacancy reference 152048 Additional Closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 9 August 2021. information Interviews are expected to be online in mid-September. Job description Overview of the role Reporting to Professor Andreas Willi, the postholder will assist the Diebold Professor of Comparative Philology and other senior members of the Philology team (Prof. Philomen Probert, Prof. Wolfgang de Melo) in their research and teaching activities and associated administrative duties. As a member of Oxford’s research network in Comparative Philology, he/she will also independently pursue a clearly defined and mutually agreed research project of their own in the fields of Classical Philology and/or Indo-European Comparative Philology. Responsibilities/duties The successful candidate will be expected both to pursue their own research in the field of Classical Philology and/or Indo-European Comparative Philology and to assist the Professor of Comparative Philology (Prof. Andreas Willi), the University Lecturer in Classical Philology and Linguistics (Prof. Philomen Probert), and the University Lecturer in Classical Philology (Prof. Wolfgang de Melo) in their current research and teaching activities and associated administrative duties. In particular (s)he will • manage his/her own academic research projects, including at least one substantial (book- length) project as agreed with the Professor of Comparative Philology, and any administrative activities relating to these, co-oordinating the multiple aspects of such work, and meeting pertinent publication and dissemination deadlines; • present research papers at conferences, research seminars, or public meetings, and represent Oxford’s philology network at such external meetings, as appropriate; • collaborate in the research activities, and the preparation of research publications (articles and book chapters) by other members of the philology team, including by adapting existing and developing new research methodologies, and/or reviewing and refining theories as appropriate; • carry out bibliographical searches, undertake comprehensive literature reviews, and access articles in the libraries for research projects in Comparative and Classical Philology, and be available to collate and analyse qualitative or quantitative research data pertaining to such projects; • help with the organisation and implementation of research projects and events in Classical and Comparative Philology, including research colloquia, seminars, and conferences held in Oxford; • help with the editorial work of future multi-author volumes arising from such events; • contribute ideas for new research projects, both within Oxford and internationally, and develop ideas for generating research income; • assist with the editorial work arising from Prof. Willi being editor of Glotta: Zeitschrift für Griechische und Lateinische Sprachwissenschaft, including by proof-reading contributions in English and other major European languages; • on occasion share in the marking of exercises in connection with the undergraduate classes in Comparative Philology, and perform secretarial tasks such as the preparation and production of handouts for philology lectures and classes; • generally play an active role in the Oxford philological community, for instance by regular participation in philological seminars, and by acting as a source of information and advice to students and colleagues. Selection criteria Essential The successful candidate will: • hold a doctorate (DPhil/PhD or equivalent) in Comparative Philology or a closely related field (such as Greek/Latin linguistics); • be trained and/or have research experience in Greek and Latin historical linguistics as well as at least one or two further branches of Indo-European; • possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to work within established research programmes and to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation; • be able to manage his/her own academic research and associated activities; • have previous experience of contributing to academic publications and presentations and a publication record that is commensurate with his/her career stage; • have an excellent command of both Latin and Ancient Greek; • be fluent in English (written and spoken), and possess a strong working knowledge of at least French and German, but ideally also Italian and/or Spanish; • perform tasks assigned with attention to detail, and possess adequate IT skills; • have excellent communication skills, including the ability to write for publication, to present research processes and results, and to represent a research network at meetings. Desirable It is desirable that the successful candidate will also • have experience of independently managing a research project or a discrete area thereof; • have experience of actively collaborating in the organisation and implementation of research colloquia and conferences; • have experience of editing and preparing for publication multi-authored research volumes. About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. 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Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. The Faculty of Classics The Faculty of Classics is the largest department of Classics in the world focusing on research and teaching in ancient Greek and Roman culture, civilisation, and history between around 1100 B.C. and A.D. 600. Particular subjects include the study of the ancient Greek and Latin languages, and of literature and documents composed in either, and the histories, cultures and societies of those who used those languages as a mother-tongue or as a principal mode of discourse. The Faculty comprises the two Sub-Faculties of Greek and Latin Languages and Literature and of Ancient History and Classical Archaeology and currently has 55 permanent academic postholders. Faculty members also include researchers employed on fixed-term contracts, and research and teaching staff employed by the colleges. Like most other Humanities Faculties in Oxford, undergraduate teaching in Classics is organised primarily by the colleges, which also manage undergraduate admissions and student welfare. The Sub-Faculties and the Classics Faculty Board are responsible for devising the syllabus in the relevant areas for undergraduate courses, for appointing examiners, and for providing lectures and classes to complement the college teaching (known as tutorials). The Faculty Board controls the admission and supervision of graduate students through its Graduate Studies Committees. There are currently about 85 graduate students in Classical Languages and literature, 65 graduate students in Ancient History and about 75 in Classical Archaeology (the latter are admitted though the Graduate Studies Committee of the School of Archaeology) reading for higher degrees (the MLitt and DPhil by thesis, and the MSt and MPhil which are normally a mixture of thesis and taught course). The Faculty is based in the Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, at 66 St Giles’, although many activities are also based in colleges. The Ioannou Centre is home to the Faculty Administrative team, several of its research projects and a number of academic staff, including Byzantine Studies and the Classics Language teaching staff. It includes facilities for graduates, and acts as a focal point for staff and graduate students in all aspects of Classical studies. It is open throughout the year, and in addition to providing the space for teaching and research, it plays host to a range of seminars, conferences, school visits, exhibitions and other events. Being in close proximity to the Sackler Library, the Ashmolean Museum, the Faculty of Oriental Studies and the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages enhances the opportunities