Department: Department of Art History – Faculty of Arts
Deadline: 16 Dec 2020
Start date: 1. 2. 2021

Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces an open competition for the position Assistant specialized in the historiography and culture of South Caucasian region

Department: Seminar of Art History (Center for Early Medieval Studies), Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University
Working hours: 0,4 (16 hours per week)
Expected start date: 1. 2. 2021
Number of open positions: 2
Deadline for applications: December 16, 2020

Description:

• Department of Art History, Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University announces a selection procedure for the position of assistant specialized in the historiography and culture of the South Caucasus region (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) in the Middle Ages; the position is announced for a three-year Lead Agency project: “Cultural Interactions in the Medieval Subcaucasian Region: Historiographical and Art-Historical Perspective”, undertaken at the Center for Early Medieval Studies, Department of Art History.
• The position is offered on a part-time basis of 0.4 (16 hours per week). The successful applicant will take up the position from February 2021 or as soon as possible after that date.

Main duties:

• To carry out research focused on the cultural exchanges in the medieval South Caucasus, based on their historiographical perception and analysis of individual monuments of material culture.
• To publish and present research results (articles, presentations at conferences, lectures for public, etc.).
• To contribute to the research activities of the Centre for Early Medieval Studies.

Requirements for applicants:

• MA degree in Art History
• professional focus on the medieval culture of South Caucasus
• knowledge of the history and cultural and social context of the period
• written and spoken knowledge of English; excellent written and spoken knowledge of Italian, passive knowledge of French and German
• passive knowledge of Russian; knowledge of a Caucasian language is an advantage
• ability to clearly formulate research results
• ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team

Attachments to the application:

• cover letter
• a structured curriculum vitae with an overview of previous practice
• education certificates (diploma copies)

Application with all required documents should be sent by e-application available below. Electronic application deadline is: December 16, 2020.