Full-Time PhD Studentship in German architectural history (c.1680-1750)
Research Group
Irish Research Council Advanced Laureate Award CRAFTVALUE
Department of the History of Art and Architecture, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Reports To
Professor Christine Casey
Salary
The studentship covers (EU) tuition fees and a stipend of €16,000 per year for up to 4 years. PhD candidate to commence September 2019
Submission Deadline
5pm (Irish Standard Time), 24 May 2019
This PhD studentship will contribute to a research project funded by an Irish Research Council Advanced Laureate Award and directed by Professor Christine Casey. CRAFTVALUE is a project dedicated to a skills-based analysis of architecture in Britain and Ireland in the period 1680-1780. Focused on the agency and impact of craftsmanship in early modern architecture, it will explore the interface between design and making across a range of media, analyse the reception of craftsmanship in the period and beyond, and document the achievement, maintenance and assessment of craft skills in early modern Britain and Ireland.
The doctoral student will focus upon the German context for the works of two designers of German origin who migrated to Britain in the early eighteenth century and who were closely associated with migrant craftsmen: Richard Castle who was active in Ireland (1728-50), and John (Johann) Borlach, draughtsman to the Scottish architect James Gibbs (1682-1754). The student will explore archival evidence for links between Germany and Britain in the period, will contextualise the training of draughtsmen and surveyors in Germany, and will analyse the relationship of craftsmanship and architectural design. The student will engage in primary and secondary research in Germany, conduct site visits, and participate in project conferences and activities. The post will also involve promotion of the project aims through digital media. The candidate will work under the supervision of the project PI, Professor Christine Casey.
Funding Information
Irish Research Council Advanced Laureate Award
Person Specification Qualifications
A primary degree in the History of Art or closely related discipline
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Fluency in German and English
High self-motivation
Good analytical ability, and reasoning and organization skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge of architectural history
Computer literacy
Experience of verbal presentation
Research experience
Skills & Competencies
Analytical research skills
Communication skills
Applications and closing dates
Applications must comprise a personal statement, a cv with educational history, transcripts of degree results, and two academic references. All components must be submitted electronically by the closing date to pghishumtcd.ie. Applications will not be considered complete until referees have submitted their references.
Closing date
Friday May 24th 5pm
Contact information
For further information please contact caseychtcd.ie
Quellennachweis:
STIP: PhD Studentship, Dublin. In: ArtHist.net, 06.05.2019. Letzter Zugriff 29.03.2024. <https://arthist.net/archive/20775>.