The ERC-funded project PECUNIA (https://pecunia.huma-num.fr/) is inviting applications for a 3-year doctoral contract to investigate public wealth in the cities of Roman Asia Minor (27 BC-AD 235). The topic notably covers the modalities of extraction of local public revenues in an imperial state, the technical aspects of their administration, the collective expectations regarding the use of public wealth, and the public financing capacity for expenditures on collective activities and facilities. Depending on the candidate’s interests and skills, different approaches may be prioritized for the dissertation.
As a member of PECUNIA and the Laboratoire Orient & Méditerranée research department (https://www.orient-
The doctoral student will join an existing interdisciplinary team of international researchers with whom they will work regularly. The successful candidate will be expected to complete their doctoral thesis (in French or in English) within three years, communicate their results to academic and non-academic audiences, and take part in the team’s events.
Find complementary information on the dissertation subject and academic context at: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/node/322528/.
Required documents (in French or English)
1. A cover letter addressed to the project’s principal investigator (not exceeding one page);
2. A CV containing detailed information about the candidate’s academic career to date and the name and contact address of two referees;
3. A research proposal outlining the candidate’s interest in the topic (not exceeding two pages);
4. A transcript of higher education records and a copy of a document confirming the candidate’s Master’s degree or equivalent (or evidence of its imminent completion).
Selection criteria
1. A master’s degree or equivalent in Ancient History or Classics to be completed before the beginning of the contract;
2. An interest in Roman administration, Roman Asia Minor, history of public finances;
3. A good knowledge of Latin and ancient Greek, and epigraphy;
4. Excellent written and spoken English and a working knowledge of French (or excellent French and working knowledge of English). The knowledge of other modern languages is desirable;
5. High level of organizational skills and time management.
Selection process
The required documents should be submitted electronically to the email address of the project [email protected] as well as to its PI: [email protected] and mentioning ‘Application for ERC PECUNIA doctoral contract’ in the subject line of the email.
All documents should be submitted by May 2, 2025, at 16:00 (Paris time).
Required documents should be attached in PDF format, in a single file. Documents 1 and 3 of the application must be written in font size 12, single-spaced. Incomplete applications that do not meet the formal requirements and/or submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Candidates will be informed by email of the outcome of their application by May 20, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take part in interviews held in Paris or remotely in the second half of May or early June 2025.
Further information on the objectives of PECUNIA can be found here: https://pecunia.huma-num.fr
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