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Postdoctoral/Research Engineer Position in Medieval Hebrew Paleography and Manuscript Studies École Pratique des Hautes Études - PSL in France

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

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France

University

École Normale Supérieure - PSL

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Keywords

Computer Science
Information Technology
History
Literature
Manuscript Studies
Digital Humanities
Jewish Studies
Medieval History
Linguistics

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École Pratique des Hautes Études - PSL in Paris, France is recruiting for a Post-Doctoral / Research Engineer position in Medieval Hebrew Paleography and Manuscript Studies within the ERC Synergy project MiDRASH (Migrations of Textual and Scribal Traditions via Large-Scale Computational Analysis of Medieval Manuscripts in Hebrew Script).

The successful candidate will work on the implementation of palaeographical annotations for the digital Hebrew Paleography Album (HebrewPal) and contribute to a collective monograph on the methodology of Hebrew Palaeography. The role includes participation in a weekly research seminar at EPHE, PSL in Paris, regular project meetings, and conferences. The researcher will be affiliated with EA 4116 SAPRAT and based at Campus Condorcet, Aubervilliers/Paris area, with expected physical presence in the office at least one day per week.

Research keywords: Hebrew paleography, Jewish studies, Middle Ages studies, manuscript studies, digital humanities, computational analysis, databases, medieval Hebrew manuscripts.

Eligibility: PhD or equivalent in Hebrew/Jewish studies of the medieval period completed before the start date; excellent Hebrew; excellent English writing; preferably French; database experience; strong organisation; teamwork; prior experience with medieval Hebrew manuscripts.

Funding and contract: Temporary full-time postdoctoral/research engineer contract funded by Horizon Europe / ERC Synergy. Remuneration follows the French decree for post-doctoral researchers or research engineer pay according to experience. Contract duration is 1 year, extendable by 1 additional year.

Application deadline: 15 August 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Paris). Apply by email with a single PDF including a motivation letter, publication list (if any), doctoral degree proof, a 15-page writing sample, and two recommendation letters.

Contact: Judith Olszowy-Schlanger and Athina Boleti.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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