The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Biblical studies (or equivalent) at the time of taking up the position. A good knowledge of Biblical Hebrew and Biblical Greek is required. An excellent command of English or French (level C2) and a good command of the second language (level B2) are required. Fluency in another language is an additional asset.

Completion of a doctoral dissertation involving doctoral training, research stays abroad, participation in team seminars, participation in the organisation of an international conference.

The selected candidate will receive a tax-free scholarship (with social security contributions, but without professional deductions).

The candidates should send a CV (FR or EN) with a cover letter (FR or EN), a letter of recommendation (FR or EN), and copies of diplomas and/or transcripts.

The selected candidate must be admitted to, then inscribed within, the doctoral program at the University of Louvain (Louvain-la-Neuve), within the Doctoral Commission of “Theology” (CDT). According to UCLouvain doctoral regulations, the thesis must be completed in four years on a full-time basis. Within the STASTA project, the first two years of funding are guaranteed. Funding may be renewed for a further two years if the successful candidate fulfils the conditions set out in the doctoral regulations (passing the confirmation test) and if the funding sources are renewed.