ANEE is seeking a post-doctoral researcher

The Centre of Excellence in Ancient Near Eastern Empires invites applications for the position of a post-doctoral researcher in Team 1 "Digital Humanities Approaches". The team brings together Assyriologists and computer scientists to examine multiple social group identities present in the empires.

The position is fixed-term for three years at the University of Helsinki, preferably starting on February 1st, 2019.

The appointee’s main duties will consist of conducting joint research within team 1 and with other ANEE members and carrying out an own research project related to ANEE’s research topics. Teaching or teaching-related tasks will make up 5 % of the position. The focal points of team 1’s future research is listed below to help applicants design their own research projects:

  • Elite identity in the Assyrian / Babylonian / Persian Empire
  • Local elites and identities in marginalising regions
  • Social network analysis of elite and local communities
  • Concepts and perceptions of “us” and “them” in Akkadian texts
  • Language technological analysis of Akkadian texts

For further information on the position, please see the and, if necessary, contact .

Applications are to be sent in by January 7th, 2019 using the University of Helsinki Recruitment portal. Link to portal, full details, and requirements for applications are listed in the .