Part time (18.75 hours per week), 36 months fixed term Located on the Camperdown Campus at the Quadrangle/ remote work possible but the successful candidate needs to reside in Australia and have the right to work here (no international sponsorship available) Opportunity to investigate the ‘discovery’ of truth in Classical Greece, with a particular focus on Herodotus and Thucydides Base Salary, Level A $86,584 - $116,679 p.a (pro rata) 17%superannuation About the opportunity The School of Humanities is inviting applications for a Research Associate in Classics and Ancient History who will undertake research within the ARC Discovery project “Herodotus, Thucydides, and the ‘Discovery’ of Truth in Ancient Greece’. Ancient history has much to tell us about the polarization in the political cultures of many Western societies today. More specifically, it speaks to larger questions emerging from contested notions of truth and truthfulness at the heart of this polarization. This project aims to explore how truth first emerged as a problem among some thinkers in Classical Greece. It expects to generate the first study of the social, political, and intellectual conditions that led to the emergence of truth as a social value. Outcomes include a better understanding of what is at stake in our joint commitment to the real and factual, and what would be lost if we give up on it now - with broad benefits for our grasp of political cultures past and present.The project aims to investigate what is at stake women philosophers’ contributions to the crucial categories of the natural and the human, and explore how women – who were often identified with nature – negotiated their position as both natural and human and developed distinctive accounts of the human-nature relation. The project will retrieve the forgotten voices of women philosophers, furnish a richer understanding of their place in the history of philosophy, expand our knowledge of women’s contributions to ecological, ethical, and social thought, and deepen understanding of the value of historical and humanistic perspectives in tackling environmental problems. Further, by mobilising this research through public-facing platforms, the project will engage the community in new ways, while also expanding and deepening public understanding and appreciation of women’s intellectual authority. Your key responsibilities will be to: conduct research independently or as part of a team, contributing to disciplinary knowledge lead or contribute to co-authored academic articles with members of the research team lead or contribute to the dissemination of research findings to policymakers and members of the public assist in developing/co-ordinating research activities (eg.: workshops, humanities salons, and conferences). Assist in efforts to upscale this research into future academic and public-facing projects. About you A completed PhD in Classics and Ancient History with a focus on Greek history. Some prior research knowledge on Herodotus and/or Thucydides, and/or Greek philosophy (in particular the sophistic) would be desirable. Good working knowledge in ancient Greek. Experience in conducting original research or engaging in scholarly activities within a research-intensive environment Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated experience in collaborative processes with demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team Demonstrated capacity to deliver high-quality project outcomes in a timely manner To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 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