What you'll investigate

The successful applicant will work on an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project 'Translation and Transformation in Late Antiquity' to investigate how translation in Late Antiquity evolved while communicating and shaping new knowledge, and analyse translation across a diverse range of political, social, religious, linguistic cultural groups in Late Antiquity.

The research will either involve a case study or studies, drawn from both Biblical translations and translations of theological, philosophical, historical, and literary knowledge from the fourth to the sixth centuries CE.

The PhD candidate will be an integral member of the project, working with the research team, led by Assoc. Prof. Michael Hanaghan, and including Assoc. Prof. Stephen Carlson, Prof. Bronwen Neil (Macquarie University) and Prof. Andy Cain (UC Boulder).

Opportunities for methodological and theoretical mentoring and collaborative publishing will be facilitated. The candidate will also help organise and participate in a conference at ACU's Rome campus.

Scholarship package

The successful applicant will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of:

* International candidates only

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Principal supervisor

Assoc. Prof. Michael Hanaghan

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Faculty

Faculty of Theology and Philosophy

Research at ACU's Faculty of Theology and Philosophy explores fundamental questions of meaning, ethics, and belief through rigorous scholarship and critical inquiry. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, our researchers engage with contemporary issues in theology, philosophy, and religious studies to foster dialogue, deepen understanding, and contribute to the common good.

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Affiliation

Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry

The IRCI is a vibrant and globally connected Research Institute with expertise spanning religion, theology, and philosophy, classics, history, and literature. I invite you to visit our Research Programs to learn more about our world-leading research.

Established international research collaborations enrich our research environment through symposia, collaborative grants, and research supervision. We offer joint PhD degrees with leading international universities, and we are a member of the International Contemporary Humanism PhD Program and Research Network. Our students publish cutting-edge research and have won research prizes and fellowships. We support PhD students with scholarships and a wholistic program of research support. Prospective students are warmly invited to study with us.

Our research projects are closely engaged with our diverse communities of interest. We partner with church groups, cultural and arts institutions, and education, health, and policy sectors to benefit society. We welcome new opportunities to work with others to make a positive difference.

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How to apply

Applications close: Open until awarded

Step 1: Assess your eligibility

Eligibility

Before you apply, confirm you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• This opportunity is open to domestic and international applicants.
• The eligibility criteria for the PhD program at ACU can be found in the Higher Degree Research Policy.
• The eligibility criteria for research scholarships can be found in the ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.

Conditions

By applying, you acknowledge and accept the following conditions:

• The scholarship package is subject to satisfactory progress and full-time study mode.
• The scholarship conditions align with the ACU Research Training Program Scholarship Policy.
• The successful applicant will be required to assign their intellectual property (IP) to ACU as a condition of enrolment.

Step 2: Express your interest

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Associate Professor Michael Hanaghan prior to applying for the PhD program and scholarship, to express their interest and discuss the project in detail.

Email: michael.hanaghan@acu.edu.au

Step 3: Submit your application

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit all documentation required for an application to the PhD program at ACU, as detailed in the How to Apply instructions, plus:

• A CV outlining relevant academic and practical experience; and
• A cover letter detailing demonstrated interest and/or experience in the program of research described.

When completing the PhD application form, please indicate that you are also applying for a stipend scholarship and include the name of this project "Translation and Transformation in Late Antiquity".