Agronomic And Legislative Sources For The Study Of Late Antique Ecology

Organisation / Company: Università degli Studi di Torino Research Field: History Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3) Country: Italy Application Deadline: 27 Jan 2025 - 13:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: To be defined Job Status: Not Applicable Funding: Not funded by a EU programme Research Position Description: The research fellow will support the Turin Unit in the PRIN 2022 project 'Ecology and Christianity in Late Antiquity (between fourth and sixth century AD) - EchLA'. This project focuses on the study of ecological and environmental awareness in patristic and late antique literature. The fellow will investigate the potential for an ante litteram ecological awareness and examine the new relationships between production modes in late antique Italian and Western farms, as reflected in contemporary agronomic literature (e.g., Palladius' Opus agriculturae, Geoponica), including the scholia on Virgil's works (particularly Servius' commentary on the Georgics), and fifth and sixth-century legislation (Theodosian and Justinian Codes). Additionally, the fellow will provide scientific support for the digitisation of project-related texts and participate in scheduled dissemination activities. Eligibility of Fellows: All countries of residence are eligible. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: lazio, IT

Posted Date: 1/15/2025