The CNRS offers a 36-month fully funded PhD in Ancient Greek Studies in Nice, France, through the UMR 7320 Bases, Corpus, Langage (BCL) laboratory. The position is part of the ANR-funded DramaRef project, which examines how demonstrative expressions function in Ancient Greek theatre from the 5th and 4th centuries BCE.
The selected candidate will conduct doctoral research within the Pragmatics of Texts and Discourses team and contribute to the annotation of a corpus database on demonstrative markers, including deictic and anaphoric references. The BCL laboratory brings together researchers across linguistics, discourse studies, cognitive psychology, neurolinguistics, language acquisition, and dialectology.
Nicolas Bertrand at Université Côte d’Azur and Pascale Brillet-Dubois at Université Lumière Lyon 2 will co-supervise the doctoral work. The researcher will also collaborate with members of the ANR DramaRef project through academic meetings and discussions.
The position begins in September 2026 and includes project funding for research travel and a laptop. Applicants must present a research proposal during an online interview scheduled for 15 or 16 June 2026.
Programme Overview
- Position: PhD / Doctoral Researcher
- Institution: CNRS, France
- Department: Bases, Corpus, Language (BCL) Laboratory, Pragmatics of Texts and Discourses Team
- Research Group: ANR DramaRef Project – “Bringing into play the reference in ancient Greek theatre”
- Supervisors: Nicolas Bertrand (Université Côte d’Azur) & Pascale Brillet-Dubois (Université Lumière Lyon 2)
- Location: Nice, France
- Duration: 36 months
- Start Date: September 2026
- Funding: Minimum salary of €2,300 per month under the ANR DramaRef Project
- Required Degree / Diploma: BAC+3/4 (Bachelor’s or equivalent qualification)
Research Area
- Ancient Greek Linguistics
- Theatre Studies
- Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis
- Corpus Linguistics
- Classical Studies
- Linguistic Annotation
Related Academic Opportunities
- Ancient Studies Research Opportunities
- Archaeology Academic Opportunities Worldwide
- Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Humanities-Related Disciplines
- Research Positions in France for International Scholars
Eligibility / Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (BAC+3/4) or equivalent qualification
- Research proposal linked to one of the two thesis themes
- Availability for an online interview on 15 or 16 June 2026
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the Ancient Greek language or literature
- Interest in linguistic and corpus-based research
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct doctoral research within the DramaRef project
- Develop a research project based on one approved topic
- Contribute to the annotation of demonstrative markers in the corpus database
- Participate in research discussions within the ANR project team
- Present research progress during academic meetings
- Support project-related linguistic research activities
Application Process
Applicants must submit their application before the stated deadline. Shortlisted candidates will discuss their proposed research project during a remote interview with the co-supervisors.
Required Documents:
- Academic CV
- Degree certificates or transcripts
- Research proposal linked to one of the two thesis topics
- Additional documents requested through the CNRS portal
Why This Opportunity Matters
This PhD offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of:
- Ancient Greek Linguistics
- Theatre and Dramaturgy
- Corpus Linguistics
- Pragmatics and Discourse Analysis
It provides advanced research training, collaborative academic exchange, and experience within a multidisciplinary linguistic project.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: Open now
- Application Deadline: 3 June 2026, 11:59 PM
- Interview Period: 15–16 June 2026
- Expected Start Date: September 2026
⏳ Applications close on 3 June 2026. Candidates should prepare their research proposal before the interview stage.
The CNRS is France’s national research organisation and one of the largest public research institutions globally. Through this doctoral position, the selected candidate will work within the BCL laboratory and collaborate with researchers involved in the ANR DramaRef project. Candidates interested in Ancient Greek linguistics and theatre studies should apply before the deadline to join this CNRS-supported doctoral research project in France.
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