17 ago - Trento
Fondazione Bruno Kessler - Fbk
ph3Background information and description of research project /h3pThis position is offered within the project Travellers’ interactions in early modern Italy (TRAVEL), funded by a Consolidator Grant from the Fondo Italiano per la Scienza (FIS- ) (PI: Sandra Toffolo). /ppThis three-year project focuses on interpersonal encounters involving travellers in the Italian peninsula ). It aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the practical aspects of interactions involving a wide range of people on the move and, in doing so, to address more general issues concerning early modern mobility. The members of the research team will each focus on a specific geographical area, examining different aspects of encounters involving travellers: legislation, the use of urban space, communication, and material culture. Sources produced both by the travellers and by the individuals and authorities they interacted with will be used. The TRAVEL project aims to create a dynamic and collaborative research environment bringing together historians working on different aspects of mobility and encounter in early modern Italy. Intellectual exchange within the team will be fostered through regular meetings, scientific events, and collaborative publications. /ppThe position focuses on the following geographical area: Encounters involving travellers in Trento and Gorizia.This postdoctoral researcher will join a larger research team led by the PI. /ph3Job description /h3pKey duties and responsibilities: /pulliConduct research on interpersonal encounters involving travellers in Trento and Gorizia /liliPublish in international peer-reviewed outlets /liliPresent research at international conferences /liliParticipate in regular team meetings /li liTake part in collective activities of the TRAVEL team, such as conference co-organisation, co-editing of volumes,
and participation in seminars /li liContribute actively to the intellectual life of the TRAVEL team and of the Italian-German Historical Institute in general /li liParticipate in public engagement activities /li liCollaborate with a researcher specialised in Digital Humanities who will create digital maps of urban spaces of encounter /li /ulh3Workplace description /h3pFondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) is a private research institution devoted to excellence in research in numerous disciplines and designated to the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento at the forefront of European and international research. Each research area is assigned to a specific Research Center, of which there are twelve in total. Information regarding the Research Centers, their activities and research output is available at: /ppThe candidate will be working at the Italian-German Historical Institute (ISIG) of FBK. This is a Research Center that promotes historical studies in the field of early modern and contemporary history. Research activities are highly interdisciplinary and transnational. The study activities promoted by ISIG are in constant dialogue with the most recent international historiographic trends. In line with the aims of all FBK Research Centers, ISIG pays particular attention to innovative scientific research practices with extensive bestowal of results to the community. More information about ISIG: /ph3Job requirements /h3pThe ideal candidate must have the following requirements:
/pulliPhD in early modern history /liliProfessional and thorough knowledge of early modern history /liliResearch experience related to the history of mobility /liliExperience working with early printed and archival sources /liliKnowledge of English and Italian at level B2 or higher (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR). Definitions of levels can be found at: /liliGood knowledge of Latin /liliGood knowledge of other languages relevant to the position /liliGood communication and relational skills /liliStrong organisational skills, flexibility, and aptitude for problem-solving /liliAbility to work in a collaborative environment and to contribute actively to collective research objectives /li /ulpFurthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated: /pulliInternational research experience /liliExperience working in a collaborative research project /liliExperience conducting research in archives and libraries relevant to the project /li /ulh3Employment /h3pType of contract: fixed-term contract /ppWorking hours: full-time (38 h per week) /ppStart date: December 2026 /ppEnd Date: 31 July 2029 /ppContract type: CCPL Research Foundation Personnel ( for a third-level Researcher, the current gross annual remuneration is Euro 47.182,01. /ppWorkplace: Trento (Italy) /ppBenefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities and for finding accommodation, supplementary pension (Resaver, Laborfonds) and health fund (Sanifonds), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees, counseling and psychological support service. More info at /ph3Application deadline: 11/09/2026 /h3 /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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