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The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in history of the earlier Middle Ages with a focus on material cultures (open rank) starting on 1 August 2028.

Depending on the qualifications of the appointee, the professorship will take the form of a chair or a tenure-track assistant professorship.

Candidates are expected to have teaching experience and an outstanding academic record of research in the history of the earlier Middle Ages. The profile of the position includes a focus on some aspect of material culture (including written documents). We expect candidates to have concrete plans for introducing innovative initiatives in this field, securing highly competitive grants (ERC, SNFS), and establishing international partnerships. In addition, the candidate is expected to be open to collaborating with colleagues at the Department of History, in the medieval fields of other disciplines of the humanities, and the «Zentrum Zürcher Mediävistik».

Candidates must hold a PhD degree at the time of application and have an excellent record of academic publications in the relevant field. Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of their appointment. The Department of History, the University of Zurich and Zurich as a university location offer a stimulating research and teaching environment with rich opportunities for professional exchange and cooperation. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer. To promote diversity in academic leadership, qualified women and individuals from other underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

The closing date for applications is 4 November 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Claudia Zey (claudia.zey@hist.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewerbung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 16. September 2026 / Date of publication: 16 September 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 4. November 2026 / Application deadline: 4 November 2026

Professur für Politik der Ungleichheit / Professorship in Politics of Inequality

The University of Zurich invites applications for a professorship in politics of inequality starting on 1 August 2028.

The holder of the position will conduct research and teach on the relationship between inequality and politics, broadly defined. Substantive areas may include, but are not limited to, the drivers of inequality, its impact on political processes and representation, its implications for policy choices, the relationship between inequality and individual attitudes and behavior, as well as the study of macro-historical patterns of inequality across world regions and international dynamics of inequality. Inequality may be defined by and explored across individual dimensions such as age, class, education, ethnicity, gender, income, language, race, wealth and across systemic dimensions such as level of development and region. Research may focus on the local, regional, national, or international level. The geographic focus and historical scope of the position are open.

Candidates must hold a PhD in Political Science or a related discipline with a clear political science focus and have an outstanding record of academic achievement. Candidates must demonstrate an excellent and internationally recognized research track record in the study of politics and inequality and should have experience in securing research funding. They must also possess a strong teaching record in their area of expertise, as well as the ability to teach general political science courses.

The position is based at the Department of Political Science (IPZ), which offers a dynamic, collaborative, and international environment. The department provides generous support for both research and teaching. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation, other national funding bodies, and the European Union.

Teaching may be carried out in English. Non-German speaking candidates are expected to acquire a working knowledge of German within the first three years of the appointment. The successful candidate is expected to show an openness to working with colleagues in the department and across the university. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity in research and teaching. Therefore, applications from candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged.

The closing date for applications is 21 October 2026. For additional information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Daniele Caramani (caramani@ipz.uzh.ch).

Online-Bewerbung / Online application

Ausschreibung: 1. September 2026 / Date of publication: 1 September 2026
Bewerbungsfrist: 21. Oktober 2026 / Application deadline: 21 October 2026

Source : Universität Zürich

Programme doctoral européen MSCA COFUND BEST – Université de Toulouse
Thèse financée à partir du mois de septembre 2027

Sujet : « Textualiser le soin : santé maternelle et infantile dans la littérature médicale et pharmacologique en ancien occitan »

Dans le cadre du programme européen Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) COFUND – BEST, l’Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès lance un appel à candidatures pour une thèse de doctorat financée d’une durée de trois ans (2027-2030), et qui sera préparée en cotutelle internationale entre l’Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès et l’Universidad de Oviedo (Espagne).

Le sujet mis au concours porte sur la santé maternelle et infantile dans la littérature médicale et pharmacologique médiévale en ancien occitan et dans l’espace catalano-occitan. Il vise à étudier la manière dont le soin apporté aux mères, aux nouveau-nés et aux enfants est mis en texte, organisé et transmis au Moyen Âge, à partir notamment des réceptaires et traités pharmacologiques, des textes gynécologiques et obstétricaux, des régimes de santé et des manuels de médecine et de chirurgie.

Une attention particulière sera accordée à la philologie et à l’édition des textes, à la codicologie et à la paléographie, au vocabulaire du soin (cura, sollicitudo), à la matérialité des manuscrits et à la circulation des savoirs médicaux dans l’espace méditerranéen, notamment entre traditions arabes, latines et vernaculaires. Le projet se situe ainsi au croisement de la philologie romane, de l’histoire de la médecine, de l’histoire culturelle, des études de genre et de l’histoire du soin (care).

La thèse sera dirigée par Marjolaine Raguin, maître de conférences HDR en littérature médiévale occitane à l’Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès (laboratoire PLH – Patrimoine, Littérature, Histoire), et Fabio Barberini, enseignant-chercheur en philologie romane à l’Universidad de Oviedo (Doculab).

Le ou la doctorante effectuera une mobilité de douze mois à l’Universidad de Oviedo et bénéficiera de l’environnement scientifique des deux établissements.

Profil recherché : titulaire ou futur titulaire d’un Master 2 ou diplôme équivalent en philologie romane, études médiévales, lettres classiques ou modernes, ou histoire médiévale. Une bonne formation en philologie et culture textuelle médiévale est attendue. La capacité à travailler sur les textes en ancien occitan est particulièrement importante ; une connaissance du latin médiéval est nécessaire. La connaissance d’autres langues romanes médiévales sera appréciée. Des compétences en critique textuelle, édition de textes, paléographie et codicologie constituent des atouts importants.

Date limite de candidature : 23 novembre 2026 à 23h59.

Début de la thèse : 1er septembre 2027
Durée du financement : 3 ans (jusqu’au 31 août 2030)

Point de vigilance : La totalité des sujets de thèse proposés dans le cadre de ce programme est soumise à concours. Les candidats seront auditionnés et seuls 19 sujets seront effectivement financés.

Candidatures : https://doctorat.univ-toulouse.fr/cofund-best

Fiche détaillée du sujet :
https://adum.fr/as/ed/voirproposition.pl?site=adumR&matricule_prop=76511

Nous invitons les personnes intéressées à diffuser cet appel dans leurs réseaux et auprès d’étudiantes et étudiants susceptibles de correspondre au profil recherché.

I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy, warmly invites applications for the 2027–2028 academic year. We offer the following post-doctoral fellowships (n.b. deadlines vary):

I Tatti/Dumbarton Oaks Joint Fellowship (ten months; deadline November 1) for early and mid-career scholars who explore cross-cultural contacts in and beyond the late medieval and early modern Mediterranean. Fellows will spend the fall term in Florence and the spring term in Washington, D.C.

For more information on all fellowships at Villa I Tatti please visit http://itatti.harvard.edu/programs

Source : Blog de l’ApAhAu

Professor of the History of Art.
University of Oxford in association with Trinity College.

We are seeking applications for the Professorship of the History of Art, available from 1 October 2027. This is a prestigious professorship which has an important leadership role within and beyond Oxford in maintaining and enhancing the University’s global reputation in the field of the History of Art. The Professor will join the Department of the History of Art at an exciting moment in its development, with the recent creation of new academic posts and expansion in postgraduate numbers.

We are looking to appoint an art historian who has an internationally-recognised research record; a proven ability to teach and inspire students at all levels; and the ability to provide leadership for colleagues in the Faculty and to draw on the University’s world-class museums and collections to promote the study of visual and material culture, broadly defined, both for the University community and for a wider public. In this way, you will act as an advocate for the importance of art history as a discipline, within and beyond the University.

We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in any area of the History of Art. The Department has a distinguished reputation in many areas of Art History from the Medieval period onwards. Its established expertise in European Art has been complemented by a more global understanding of the discipline, including developing particular strengths in Asian Art and the Art of the Americas, and it has encouraged teaching and research in media ranging from film and photography to architecture and the applied arts. The Department hopes in the coming years to continue to extend its expertise geographically and chronologically, as well as in terms of the range of media and artistic practices its staff and students explore.

Application Process

To apply, visit https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/professor-history-art-vacancy-advert, go to « Application Process », visit the provided link, then click on the Apply Now button on the ‘Job Details’ page and follow the on-screen instructions to register as a new user or log-in if you have applied previously. Please refer to the “Terms of Use” in the left hand menu bar for information about privacy and data protection. Please provide details of three referees and indicate whether the University may contact them without seeking your permission. Three references will be required of short-listed candidates invited to interview, but no references should be submitted at the initial application stage. You will be contacted before any referees are asked to write on your behalf.

You will be asked to upload a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should explain how you meet the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in education or employment, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants).

If shortlisted, you will be asked at that point to submit a sample or samples of written work to a maximum of 12,000 words. This should be based on your current research, and can be published or unpublished. All shortlisted candidates will be interviewed and will be asked to give a presentation to the electoral board (selection committee) and/or a lecture to members of the History Faculty as part of the selection process.

Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename.

All applications must be received by 12.00 noon UK time on Monday 19 October 2026.

Please email should you experience difficulties using the online application system.

Further help and support is available from https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/explore-our careers/applications-process/support-with-online-applications. To return to the online application at any stage, please log back in and click the “My applications” button on the left hand side of the page. You will be notified of the progress of your application by automatic emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk mail regularly to ensure that you receive all emails.

More information: https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/professor-history-art-vacancy-advert

Source : Blog de l’ApAhAu