PhD-Student at the Institute for Culture and History
University of Amsterdam Faculty of Humanities
Amsterdam, 1012 VB (Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week

Job description
The research Institute for Culture and History (ICG) has programmes in archaeology, history, literature, art, the Golden Age, European studies, and cultural heritage and identities. The emphasis lies on studying European culture from a historical perspective. The ICG has a vacancy per 15 October 2008 as part of the NWO project ‘Hidden Lives - public personae: women in the urban texture of the Roman Empire' for a PhD-Student.

The appointee will be expected to research and complete a PhD dissertation within a period of three years and three months.

Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
We seek an excellent researcher with a Research Master's or a Doctorate in Classical Archaeology, with expertise in Roman sculpture. Applicants should have excellent proficiency in English and German, and be able to read French and preferably also Italian publications.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Teaching & Research(Scientific discipline: Language & Culture)

Organization
University of Amsterdam
Faculty of Humanities
The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a university with an internationally acclaimed profile, located at the heart of the Dutch capital. As well as a world center for business and research, Amsterdam is a hub of cultural and media activities. The University of Amsterdam is a member of the League of European Research Universities.

The Faculty of Humanities at the UvA provides education and research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in the fields of languages and culture. The Faculty is located in the centre of Amsterdam and maintains intensive contacts with many cultural institutions in the capital. Just under 1000 people are employed by the Faculty and approximately 6500 students follow courses there.

Conditions of employment
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: see below
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The appointment will start on 15 October 2008. After a positive evaluation in the first year, the contract can be extended to a maximum of three years and three months. The gross monthly salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from €2000 to a maximum of €2558.

Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Prof. E.A. Hemelrijk
Telephone number: 020-525 2583
E-mail address: E.A.Hemelrijk@uva.nl