PhD Candidate in Philosophy for the FitMA Project
Investigate medieval Latin translations of Aristotle and create an open-access digital edition at KU Leuven.
Best for:Best for scholars with a strong background in philosophy or classics and excellent command of Latin interested in medieval manuscript studies.
Overview
KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in philosophy under the ERC-funded project 'Fluidity in the Medieval Aristotle. Readers and Readings of the Greek-Latin Translations' (FitMA). The successful candidate will examine the connection between reader annotations in manuscripts of the translatio vetus of Aristotle’s De anima and the 13th-century Latin commentary tradition. Responsibilities include preparing a doctoral dissertation, developing an open-access digital edition of the annotations, and contributing to the De Wulf-Mansion Centre. The position is structured as a 1+2 year appointment supervised by Pieter Beullens.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research leading to a doctoral dissertation focusing on medieval Latin translations of Aristotle's De anima.
- Study the relationship between manuscript reader annotations and the 13th-century Latin commentary tradition.
- Produce an openly accessible online digital edition of the historical manuscript annotations.
- Participate actively in team meetings, project presentations, and academic conferences related to FitMA.
- Contribute to the broader research activities of the De Wulf-Mansion Centre for Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Philosophy, Arts, or another relevant subject
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; working knowledge of Latin required
Instruction: English
- Excellent academic knowledge of Latin
- Meet the admission requirements of the PhD programme of the Institute of Philosophy at KU Leuven
- Readiness to acquire a deeper background in medieval philosophy
- Willingness to learn Latin medieval palaeography and digital edition methods within the first year
- Ability to collaborate proactively as a core member of the project team
- Must hold a relevant Master's degree or obtain it before the start of employment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-03 (Europe/Brussels)
Prepare an academic CV and a maximum one-page motivational letter detailing your relevant skills and learning plan. Submit your complete application via the online application portal linked in the job posting.
- Academic CV
- Motivational letter
Contact
Pieter Beullens· Principal Investigator
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