The University of Basel invites scholars to apply for a four-year postdoctoral position in Latin and Greek Literature. Part of the SNSF project “CITE,” this role involves examining interpretative traditions within ancient texts and collaborating with scholars across Basel and Cambridge. Starting in September 2025, this role provides full-time benefits, access to an exceptional library, and a collaborative, international research setting.
This postdoctoral position is part of the SNSF-funded project CITE: Citation, Indirect Transmission, Exegesis. Modes of Reading in Antiquity, led by experts at the University of Basel and the University of Cambridge. The project explores how ancient texts were interpreted, transmitted, and cited across disciplines, languages, and literary genres. It aims to deepen the understanding of interpretative practices in Greek and Roman literature and their influence on ancient and modern readership.Founded in 1460, the University of Basel is Switzerland’s oldest university and a leading institution in research and education. Located in the vibrant cultural and academic city of Basel, it offers a diverse range of programs across various disciplines, including humanities, sciences, medicine, and law. The university is known for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and its commitment to fostering intellectual exchange through partnerships and collaborations worldwide.
Established in 1209, University of Cambridge is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, University of Cambridge is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Cambridge offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 810 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this UK higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.