The Marie Skłodowska-Curie doctoral network “From Antiquity to Community: Rethinking Classical Heritage through Citizen Humanities” (AntCom) invites applications for 10 fund PhD positions.
AntCom is a network of four universities (University of Southern Denmark, University of Verona, University of Salento, University of Santiago de Compostela), funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the MarieSktodowska-Curie Action, Grant Agreement 101073543.
By building on a high-level, integrated cooperation between the humanities and STEM, AntCom offers the first formal training program in Citizen Science for the humanities (Citizen Humanities). It prioritises both open science and innovative curatorial techniques (Multi- and Hyperspectral Imaging) to encourage cooperation between researchers and communities.
AntCom welcomes highly motivated applicants from various backgrounds. These backgrounds may include but are not limited to: Classics, Manuscripts Studies, Linguistics, History, Art History, Engineering Physics, and other related subjects. Depending on the position, applicants will be employed at the University of Southern Denmark, University of Verona, University of Salento, University of Santiago de Compostela.
The call is open to applicants of any age and nationality who meet the following requirements at the recruitment date:
- Prior to the starting date of the PhD programme they must hold or be due to hold a Master’s Degree (e.g., Master of Science or Master of Arts).
- Must not already hold a doctoral title.
- Must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of the recruiting organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date (mobility Rule).
PhD candidates are expected to be recruited either from 01/09/2023 to 31/08/2026 or from 01/10/2023 to 30/09/2026, depending on the enrolling institution, under a 36- month research contract and will be enrolled in the PhD program starting from the 2023-2024 academic year.