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Teaching and Research Associate in Herculaneum Papyrology
Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles, Oxford, OX1 3LU
The Faculty of Classics seeks to appoint a Research Associate in Herculaneum Papyrology to join the Humanities and AI Virtual Institute–funded project ‘Meeting the Vesuvius Challenge’, a collaboration between the Faculty of Classics and the Vesuvius Challenge. The postholder will conduct advanced papyrological research on texts extracted from the Herculaneum scrolls and contribute to the refinement of innovative AI-assisted text extraction techniques. The role combines high-level scholarship, graduate teaching, and collaborative research within an internationally significant interdisciplinary initiative.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post (24 months) from October 2026 to September 2028, based in the Faculty of Classics, University of Oxford. The post is Grade 7: £39,424 – £47,779 per annum.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance and working within the project team led by Professor Tobias Reinhardt, the postholder will undertake independent research on texts extracted from the Herculaneum scrolls, managing their own academic and administrative activities to meet project objectives. They will adapt and develop research methodologies, analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and contribute to refining AI-assisted text extraction techniques in collaboration with project partners.
The role includes training and supporting Master’s and doctoral students in papyrology and Herculaneum papyrology. The postholder will deliver up to eight hours of graduate teaching per academic year and supervise students on the M.St. in Greek and/or Latin Languages & Literature.
The successful candidate will contribute to research publications and book chapters, develop proposals for new research and funding opportunities, and present findings at conferences and seminars. They will collaborate with colleagues across partner institutions, represent the research group externally, and act as a point of contact for academic visitors and stakeholders, contributing to the wider academic activities of the Faculty.
What we offer
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family-friendly and financial benefits, including:
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days’ annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
Application process
You will be required to upload a supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application. Please ensure that your supporting statement explicitly explains how you fulfil the selection criteria detailed in the job description.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday, 16 March 2026. Only applications received before this time can be considered.
Shortlisting is expected to take place the following week, and interviews are expected to take place in mid-April.
The University of Oxford is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of their background. Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at Oxford.
Contact Person : Senior HR Advisor, hr@classics.ox.ac.uk quoting Vacancy ID :184950
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Research Associate Herculaneum Papyrology
Regius Professorship of Greek - Faculty of Classics in association with Christ Church
The Faculty of Classics and Christ Church are seeking applications for the Regius Professorship of Greek, with effect from 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Regius Professorship of Greek, established by Henry VIII in 1541, is one of the pre-eminent chairs of ancient Greek in the UK and is internationally among the most respected in the world of Classics. The Regius Professor will be elected to a non-stipendiary Ordinary Studentship (i.e. Fellowship) at Christ Church.
The Faculty welcomes applications from those with expertise in any area of Greek Language and Literature, but you should have broad interests and sympathies to be able to contribute to and promote what is a wide and increasingly interdisciplinary research field in Oxford. You will be expected to supervise graduate students, to lecture to undergraduates, and to give lectures and seminars suitable for graduate students. You should be willing to provide advice and supervision on a broad range of subjects beyond your own research specialism. You will be expected to exercise academic leadership through your own research and teaching, by seeking research grants, by promoting a culture of obtaining research funding amongst colleagues and graduate students, and by building relationships with potential donors to Oxford Classics.
You should have a distinguished record and strong international profile in research and publication in Greek Language and Literature, indicating the potential to produce further significant work during the tenure of the chair. In addition to excellence in your own research, teaching and supervision, you should have the academic leadership skills to be able to support colleagues to foster outstanding research and teaching, and to act as an advocate for Greek and wider Classical studies within the University and beyond.
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon UK time on Monday 13 April 2026.
Informal enquiries are welcome and may be made in strict confidence to Professor Llewelyn Morgan, Faculty Board Chair (llewelyn.morgan@classics.ox.ac.uk).
To apply and for further particulars please go to
Oxford University’s Job Website: Regius Professorship of Greek
