Postdoctoral Position in Medieval Latin, Romance Philology and Literature (Prof. Paul Videsott)

The Free University of Bozen - Bolzano invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Medieval Latin, Romance philology, and literature, supervised by Professor Paul Videsott. This opportunity is part of the project 'Scriptology and scriptometry of Old Northern Italian and Old Parisian French,' focusing on the identification, transcription, digital and printed edition, and analysis of ancient northern Italian and Parisian French texts. The research employs scriptological and scriptometric methods, offering a unique chance to engage with medieval manuscripts and contribute to the advancement of textual analysis and digital humanities. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic environment at the Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, located in Italy. The position emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining philology, literary theory, and linguistics. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate expertise in handling ancient texts, including transcription and edition. Familiarity with digital tools and methodologies for textual analysis is advantageous. Funding details are not specified in the announcement. The application deadline is 19 February 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon). Interested candidates should review the Rector's Decree n. 133/2026 and the criteria for eligibility, and submit their application and publications online via the provided link. This position offers an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to deepen their expertise in medieval studies, philology, and digital humanities, and to collaborate with leading scholars in the field.