About Position/Job
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna invites applications for a Tenure-Track Researcher (RTT) position titled “Byzantine Sigillography as Historical Source” within the Department of Cultural Heritage (DBC – Beni Culturali). This position focuses on Byzantine history, with particular emphasis on sigillography, exploring seals as both technical artefacts and expressions of social, political, and religious authority in the Eastern Roman Empire.
The role involves interdisciplinary research drawing on history, philology, epigraphy, palaeography, literature, anthropology, and social sciences. The researcher will analyse seal production processes, typologies, iconographies, and inscriptions, while also examining their administrative and cultural functions. Based in Ravenna, Italy, the position aligns with the department’s strong tradition in historical and material culture studies. Funding duration and supervisor details are not specified in the official announcement.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Tenure-Track Researcher (RTT)
- Institution: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
- Department: DBC – Beni Culturali (Department of Cultural Heritage)
- Research Field: History (Sigillography / Byzantine Studies)
- Location: Ravenna, Italy
- Number of Posts: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Tenure-track (Temporary Contract)
- Start Date (Anticipated): Not specified
- Working Hours: Not specified
- Salary Range: Not specified
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Byzantine History
- Sigillography
- Epigraphy and Documentary Studies
- Palaeography
- Cultural and Social History of the Eastern Roman Empire
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD or equivalent in History or a closely related discipline
- 1–4 years of research experience
- Good command of English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven research experience in Byzantine sigillography or material culture
- Interdisciplinary methodological background
- Experience with archival or documentary sources
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct original research on Byzantine sigillography
- Study technical aspects of seal production and typology
- Analyse the social, political, and religious functions of seals
- Contribute to the department’s research and academic activities
Application Process
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the PICA (CINECA) platform.
Required Documents:
- Application form (via PICA)
- Academic CV
- Additional documents as specified in the official call
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 23 December 2025
- Deadline: 16 January 2026 (12:00 UTC)
- Interview Date: Not specified
Useful Links
- Institution Website: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna
- Official Notification Link: click here
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