Postdoctoral Position in Papyrology – Exeter, UK

About Position/Job

The University of Exeter is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate in Papyrology (Coptic Papyri) to contribute to the prestigious ERC-funded project Education in Graeco-Roman Egypt: An Intercultural Approach (EduGRE). This project investigates ancient educational practices through multilingual papyri and artefacts from Graeco-Roman Egypt. The role supports the department’s commitment to innovative, interdisciplinary research in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. A key feature of this position is the opportunity to develop digital editions and contribute to an open-access online platform housing educational texts in Coptic and other ancient languages.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Papyrology (Coptic Papyri)
Institution: University of Exeter
Department: Department of Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology
Research field: Papyrology
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Number of post: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years)
Start Date (Anticipated): October 2025
Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Salary Range: Starting from £34,132 (Grade E), depending on qualifications and experience
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research area

Papyrology
Coptic Studies
Graeco-Roman Egypt
Ancient Education
Digital Humanities

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD (or near completion) in Egyptology, Classics, Ancient History, or related field
Proven proficiency in Coptic
Experience working with papyri, ostraca, or similar ancient sources
Familiarity with digital editing and publication tools

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in interdisciplinary research
Background in Late Antiquity studies
Knowledge of Demotic, Greek, or Latin texts

Key Responsibilities

Create born-digital editions of Coptic papyri and related materials
Contribute to a digital platform with images, metadata, and 3D artefacts
Conduct original research on ancient education in Late Antiquity
Collaborate with project team members and contribute to events
Assist in the development and dissemination of research outputs

Application Process

How to Apply

Apply via the University of Exeter’s official recruitment platform. Qualified candidates may apply for more than one related position under the same project by submitting a single application with clear preferences stated in the cover letter.