Post-Doctoral Research Assistant: Join the team at the University of Edinburgh’s School of History, Classics & Archaeology as a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant. This role is part of the AHRC-funded project, ‘Beyond Borders: The Second World War, National Identities and Empire in the UK.’ The successful candidate will contribute to groundbreaking research on wartime national identities in the UK, with a focus on oral history and life writing archival fieldwork.
Designation: Researcher
Research Area: History, with a focus on oral history, life-writing, Second World War histories, and identity studies.
Location: School of History, Classics & Archaeology, University of Edinburgh, Central Area, Midlothian, United Kingdom (100% On-campus).
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Completed PhD or equivalent in History or a cognate discipline.
- Research expertise relevant to the project.
- Active engagement and contribution to research papers.
- Experience in creating and working with a lightweight database.
- Commitment to continuous personal development.
Job Description: As a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, you will:
- Conduct research in archives and oral history collections in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
- Co-write a monograph and journal article as part of the AHRC-funded project.
- Contribute to the critical reassessment of wartime national identities in the UK.
- Collaborate with the project team to produce a directory of UK oral history datasets.
- Input project data into related spreadsheets and create a lightweight database.
How to Apply: To apply, submit a Cover Letter and a CV through the University of Edinburgh’s official application portal. As part of the application, showcase your research expertise, engagement in writing and publishing research papers, and experience in database management.
Last Date for Apply: 09 December 2023, 08:59 GMT
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Please note: The closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If applying from outside the UK, the closing time will adjust to your browser’s local time zone. The recruitment panel includes University of Edinburgh professionals and a Co-investigator from another academic institution. The interview process is scheduled for the week beginning 8th January 2024.
