Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2019-2020

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Upcoming Deadlines

 * 20 Jun. 2019: Humboldt University (EU:Deu:Ber) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS)
 * 30 Jun. 2019: Historic Royal Palaces (EU:UK:Eng) - Deirdre Murphy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
 * 30 Jun. 2019: University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral Researcher in English Philology
 * 2 July 2019: Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Post-doctoral assistant, Translation, Interpreting and Communication
 * 3 Jul. 2019: SOAS University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nigerian Screen Worlds
 * 4 Jul. 2019: University of Roehampton, London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘The Quest for God: Towards a Philosophical Theology of Desire’
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, Pembroke College (UK:Eng) - Rokos Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 'About Face'
 * 7 Jul. 2019: University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 'Urban ecology and transitions in the Zanzibar archipelago'
 * 8 July 2019: Royal Holloway, University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Fixed-term (2 year) Postdoctoral position in Late Antique Canon Law
 * 8 July 2019: University of Liverpool (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Irish Studies
 * 10 Jul. 2019: University of Birmingham (EU:UK:Eng) - FraMEPhys Research Fellow in Metaphysics
 * 10 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - 'Religion and the Frontier Challenges'
 * 10 Jul. 2019: Durham University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Metaphysics
 * 11 Jul. 2019: University of Essex (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Researcher in Linguistics
 * 12. Jul. 2019: University of Cambridge, Faculty of Divinity (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate
 * 12 Jul. 2019: University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Quantifying Bilingual Experience
 * 12 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, Faculty of Music (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researchers, ‘Music and Late Medieval European Court Cultures’
 * 12 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, St. Edmund's Hall (EU:UK:Eng) - Early Career Teaching & Research Appointments
 * 14 Jul. 2019: University of São Paulo (BRA) - Post-Doctoral Fellowship In History And Art Criticism
 * 15 Jul. 2019: Lehigh University (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Scholar
 * 15 Jul. 2019: Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Research Fellow, Digital Civics
 * 15 Jul. 2019: Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Korean Studies
 * 15 Jul. 2019: University of Luxemburg (EU:Lux) - Post-doc in Contemporary European History
 * 15 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford, Internet Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher, legal and ethical analysis of Big Data analytics and AI
 * 15 Jul. 2019: University of Warwick (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Fellow, Indians in Africa
 * 17 Jul. 2019: University of Oxford (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher - Refugees are Migrants: Refugee Mobility, Recognition and Rights
 * 18 Jul. 2019: University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy’
 * 22 Jul. 2019: University of Bristol (EU:UK:Eng) - Vice-Chancellors Fellowship in the History of Hong Kong
 * 31 Jul. 2019: KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Art, Technology and Design
 * 31 Jul. 2019: University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, 'A Sorcerer’s Handbook: Medieval Arabic Magic in Context'
 * 5 Aug. 2019: Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoctoral Fellow: EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy (EU3D)
 * 5 Aug. 2019: KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Media Production and Sound Computing
 * 6 Aug. 2019: Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences
 * 15 Aug. 2019: University of East Angla (EU:UK:Eng) - UEA Arts and Humanities / British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2019
 * 11 Aug. 2019: Maastricht University (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Researcher Digital Heritage
 * 1 Sep 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships at the Faculty of Theology
 * 12 Sep 2019: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University (USA:MA) - Radcliffe Fellowship (Humanities / Social Sciences)
 * 19 Sept. 2019: University College Cork (EU:Ire) - Post-Doctoral Researchers in Hip Hop Studies (2 positions)


 * 20 Sept. 2019: University of Oslo (NOR) - Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Linguistic Explorations Beyond Language
 * 23 Sept. 2019: American Academy in Berlin (EU:Deu) - Residential Fellowships
 * 23 Sept. 2019: University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - 2020-2021 Fellowship at the Katz Center: "America’s Jewish Questions"
 * 30 Sept. 2019: University of Vienna (EU:Aut) - Postdoctoral Fellowships for Female Researchers (all disciplines)
 * 1 Oct. 2019: University of Brussels (EU:Bel) - 21 Postdoctoral Positions – MSCA Cofund - All Fields of Research
 * 3 Oct. 2019: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University (USA:MA) - Radcliffe Fellowship (STEM)
 * 15 Oct. 2019: Institute for Advanced Studies, Princeton (USA:NJ) - Stipendiary Membership
 * 15 Oct. 2019: University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities
 * 15 Nov. 2019: Harvard University (USA:MA) - I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship

American Academy Berlin (EU:Deu:Ber) - Residential Fellowships - Deadline: 23 Sept. 2019
The American Academy in Berlin invites applications for its residential fellowships for the academic year 2020/21. The Academy seeks to enrich transatlantic dialogue in the arts, humanities, and public policy through the development and communication of projects of the highest scholarly merit. Past recipients include anthropologists, art historians, literary scholars, philosophers, historians, musicologists, journalists, writers of fiction and nonfiction, filmmakers, sociologists, legal scholars, economists, and public policy experts. Approximately twenty Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. Fellowships are typically awarded for an academic semester, but shorter stays of six to eight weeks are also possible. Benefits include round-trip airfare, partial board, a $5,000 monthly stipend, and accommodations at the Academy’s lakeside Hans Arnhold Center, in the Wannsee district of Berlin. For 2020/21, the Academy will also award three specially designated fellowships: two Andrew W. Mellon Fellowships in the Humanities, for work that demonstrates an interest in the topics of migration and social integration, race in comparative perspective, or exile and return. In addition, in memory of its founder, the Academy will name a Richard C. Holbrooke Fellow for a project that looks at diplomatic approaches to resolving major global issues, from armed conflicts to environmental challenges to the impact of new technologies. For all projects, the Academy asks that candidates explain the relevance of a stay in Berlin to the development of their work. Proposals are by no means required to focus on German topics, but the Academy is interested in projects that will resonate with Berlin audiences. Fellowships are restricted to US citizens and permanent residents. Candidates in academic disciplines must have completed a PhD at the time of application. Candidates working in other fields—journalism, film, law, or public policy—must have equivalent professional experience. Writers should have published at least one book with an established press at the time of application. Please note that Berlin Prizes for visual artists, composers, and poets are determined in invitation-only competitions. Following a peer-reviewed evaluation process, an independent Selection Committee reviews finalist applications. The 2020/21 Berlin Prizes will be announced in late April 2020. The application deadline for 2020/21 is Monday, September 23, 2019 (6 pm EST). To apply online, please visit: americanacademy.de/apply/apply-for-a-fellowship/ For inquiries, please contact Fellows Selection: [mailto:cs@americanacademy.de cs@americanacademy.de]; phone +49-30-804-83-0.

Copenhagen University (EU:Den) - Postdoctoral Fellow: EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy (EU3D) - Deadline: 5 Aug. 2019
‘EU Differentiation, Dominance and Democracy’ (EU3D) -  https://www.eu3d.uio.no/research/index.html  - is a new research project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme. Directed from the University of Oslo, the project involves a consortium of ten institutions across Europe, among them the University of Copenhagen (UCPH). The Department of Political Science at UCPH which co-directs EU3D Work Package 2 - ‘Problematic forms of EU internal differentiation’, has a project vacancy for a two-year Postdoctoral researcher starting on 1 February 2020.

Work package 2 (WP2) of EU3D is concerned with the identification and assessment of those forms of EU differentiation that are most closely associated with dominance. WP2’s research will seek to understand the sources of these forms of differentiation and place them into historical context. To that end, WP2 provides a diagnosis of the present post-crisis situation landscape of internal differentiation in the EU, and assess which of these forms is most closely associated with dominance.

WP2 is particularly interested in teasing out the extent to which crises (especially the Eurozone crisis and the refugee crises) have acted as ‘external differentiating shocks and/or the extent to which current types of differentiation have pre-crisis roots. More specifically, the successful applicant will be expected to work on the question of whether external shocks to the EU system have been generative of new forms of dominance within the EU, or whether recent crises have amplified aspects of illicit hierarchy within the EU structure. Of particular interest here are the role and sources of non-majoritarian forms of decision-making, their relationship to recent crises and/or their roots within European integration more broadly. The work will involve the analysis of a range of textual and interview sources.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the organization of a workshop in mid-2020. He or she will co-edit a special issue of the resulting papers and be expected to contribute peer-reviewed journal articles in key areas of WP2. He or she will also contribute to the wider work of EU3D, including participation in relevant workshops and conferences.

Qualifications

The position is aimed at applicants who have obtained their PhD in political science or a related field.

The applicants should have proven research experience and academic publications in political science and/or cognate fields or. Furthermore, the applicants should have demonstrable expertise in one or several of the following areas: The successful applicant will be based in the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. For further details on the position and details on how to apply, please follow this  https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=149614
 * Comparative and/or international political economy, with an interest in the history of ideas and their institutional expression
 * EU studies, including the history and theory of European integration, EU institutions and governance
 * Qualitative (and, where relevant, quantitative) methods as applied to this project

The closing date for applications is 5 August 2019, 23.59 CET

===Durham University (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Metaphysics - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019===
 * Term 24 months Fixed Term Contract (01 October 2019 – 30 September 2021)
 * Closing Date 10 July 2019 at 12.00 midday
 * Working Arrangements This role is full time but we will consider requests for flexible working arrangements
 * Applications are invited for one full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Metaphysics, to work on the Project Parts-Whole Relations within Potentiality, hosted by the Department of Philosophy at Durham University. The Project is directed by Professor Anna Marmodoro. The team also includes two full time Postdoctoral Research Associates specialising in Philosophy of Physics and the Philosophy of Space-Time respectively. The Project is supported by funding from the Leverhulme Trust.
 * The post is fixed term for 24 months, e.g. the funding is available from 01 October for this fixed period only.
 * Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 01 October 2019, but a delayed start is negotiable with the Project Director, however, the post must end 30 September 2021 due to funding constraints.
 * For informal enquiries please contact Professor Anna Marmodoro at: anna.marmodoro@durham.ac.uk
 * All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
 * Interviews will be held on 29 August 2019.

===Ghent University (EU:Bel) - Post-doctoral assistant, Translation, Interpreting and Communication - Deadline: 2 July 2019=== ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 8,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, and technical and social services on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With each of its 11 faculties and more than 100 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes that are grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its employees as well as its students.

YOUR TASKS WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU INTERESTED?
 * At least 70% of your assignment will be spent on academic research in the domain of translation, interpreting, multilingual communication, language and translation acquisition and teaching, terminology or language technology (research groups EQTIS, TRACE, MULTIPLES or LT3).
 * You will assist in teaching activities in the English section at Bachelor’s, Master’s or Postgraduate’s level.
 * You will assist in writing research proposals and the coaching of PhD students in the research group.
 * You will counsel students for their bachelor papers and master’s dissertations.
 * You hold a doctoral degree in the domain of translation, interpreting, multilingual communication, language and translation acquisition and teaching, terminology or language technology or an equivalent degree. The degree requirements need to be fulfilled at the start of your appointment.
 * You have already conducted research within one of these fields which can be corroborated by recent publications in international academic journals which rely on experts for the evaluation of submitted papers.
 * You know English at C2 level of the European Reference Framework or as a native speaker.
 * Having positively evaluated experience in offering and/or organising academic training is recommended.
 * You are profoundly interested in coaching students in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Advanced Master’s programmes.
 * We offer you a three-year appointment, which can be renewed once and only in exceptional circumstances for maximum three years.. The term of renewal begins immediately after the first term has expired.  Attention : If you have been previously appointed as a post-doctoral assistant at a university within the Flemish Community, you cannot apply for this position.
 * The successful candidate is expected to begin the appointment on 1 September 2019 at the earliest.
 * Your remuneration will be determined according to salary scale AAP5. More information about our salary scales.
 * All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 38 days of paid leave, bicycle commuting reimbursement, ecocheques, etc. A complete overview of all our fringe benefits (in Dutch).

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not sent through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents: Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.
 * In the field ‘Cv’: your cv and an overview of your relevant scientific publications (merged into one pdf file)
 * In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
 * In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
 * In the field ‘Certificate of equivalence’: only for diplomas awarded outside the European Union a certificate of equivalence (NARIC) must be submitted. (This can be requested via www.naricvlaanderen.be/en).
 * a text (max. 1500 words) in which you express your views regarding the fulfilment of the position at hand, including a concrete research and publication plan

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Prof. Sonia Vandepitte ([mailto:sonia.vandepitte@ugent.be sonia.vandepitte@ugent.be]).

Harvard University (USA:MA) - I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship - Deadline: 15 Nov. 2019
The attention of early and mid-career scholars in the field of art history is drawn to the following research fellowship: http://itatti.harvard.edu/i-tattimuseo-nacional-del-prado-joint-fellowship

I Tatti/Museo Nacional del Prado Joint Fellowship

Villa I Tatti – The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies in Florence, Italy, and the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid, Spain, offer a joint residential fellowship for the 2020–21 academic year. Fellows will spend the fall term (September–December) in Madrid, with the support of the Centro de Estudios de Europa Hispánica (CEEH) and the spring term (January–June) in Florence. The fellowship is designed for early and mid-career scholars in the field of art history, with preference given to advanced research projects that address the relationship between Spain and Italy (including transnational connections and dialogues with Latin America) during the Renaissance, broadly understood historically to include the period from the 14th to the 17th century.

Eligibility

Applicants must have their PhD certificate in hand by the time they apply and will be asked to upload a scan of it when submitting their application. Applicants must be conversant in English and Spanish and have at least a reading knowledge of Italian, with a solid background in Italian and/or Spanish and Latin American studies. Each successful candidate must be approved by both the Museo Nacional del Prado and Villa I Tatti and will spend the fall term (mid-September–mid-December) at the Museo del Prado in Madrid supported by Centro de Estudios de Europa Hispánica and the spring term (January–June) at Villa I Tatti in Florence. During both terms, it must be possible for Fellows to carry out most of their research with the resources available in the city where they are resident. Priority will be given to applicants with no previous association with either I Tatti or the Museo del Prado. Renewals, repeats, or deferments of this Fellowship are not granted. The Fellow will be expected to carry out original research on the topic for which they have been awarded their Fellowship.

Terms and details relating to Villa I Tatti
 * Fellows will spend the Spring Term, 7 January–30 June 2021, at I Tatti.
 * Fellows may not take on any other obligations such as teaching positions, even part-time ones, during any part of their fellowship period.
 * This is a residential fellowship. Fellows must live in the Florence area, spend at least three days a week at I Tatti, and participate in and contribute to the activities at the Center.
 * Fellows enjoy all the privileges of I Tatti, including use of the Biblioteca Berenson seven days a week and lunch with other Appointees from Monday through Friday.
 * Fellows are offered a reserved desk or carrel in the Biblioteca Berenson.
 * The stipend is USD 4000 per month, plus a one-time supplement (maximum USD 1500) towards relocation expenses. An additional USD 1000 per month will be offered to offset rental costs, if applicable.
 * The Fellow is responsible for obtaining a visa, permesso di soggiorno, and health coverage (and, if appropriate, for accompanying family members). The Fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travel.

Terms and details relating to the Museo del Prado
 * Fellows will spend the fall term, 15 September–15 December 2020, at the Museo Nacional del Prado.
 * Fellows are required to spend their research period in Madrid except for research-related trips, and to participate in and contribute to the activities of Study Center of the Museo del Prado.
 * The Fellowship may not be held concurrently with another fellowship or award.
 * The Fellow is responsible for obtaining health coverage with an Accident and Health insurance policy.
 * The Fellow must determine if a visa is required and, if necessary, obtain one before travel.
 * Fellows are given a space to work within the Study Center and are allocated an Academic Supervisor for the duration of their stay.
 * Fellows enjoy the use of the Museo Nacional del Prado Library, Archive, and Collections.
 * The stipend is 3000€ per month, supported by the Centro de Estudios de Europa Hispánica.

Application

Applications must be written in English and must be submitted electronically by midnight (Cambridge, MA time) on November 15, 2019. Scholars can apply to only one type of fellowship at I Tatti per academic year.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants must have two scholars who know their work well submit recommendations online by November 20, 2019. These recommendations must be written in English. In order to give your referees adequate time to submit letters of recommendation, click the reference tab and register them as early as possible. Referees will receive an email explaining how to access the system and submit their letters electronically. It is the applicants’ responsibility to inform the scholars writing on their behalf of the nature of the project and the deadline for submission.

About

Villa I Tatti, The Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies is a center for the study of early modern culture with a focus on Italy, defined historically as the period ranging from the 14th to the 17th centuries and geographically to include transnational dialogues between Italy and other cultures (e.g. Latin American, Mediterranean, African, Asian, etc.). The historic villa contains a unique collection of Renaissance and Asian art, and also houses the Biblioteca Berenson, one of the over seventy libraries that make up the Harvard Library system. In addition to its holdings of nearly 185,000 volumes, an extensive and historically important photograph collection and archive, and the Morrill Music Library, the Biblioteca Berenson also provides access to a vast range of online journals and other electronic resources, offering Fellows comprehensive interdisciplinary resources for the study of late medieval and early modern Italy.

The most important goals of I Tatti are to advance the understanding of the Italian Renaissance, to encourage the fruitful interchange of ideas, and to create an atmosphere conducive to research and writing. I Tatti offers Fellows the precious time they need to pursue their studies with a minimum of obligations and interruptions together with a maximum of scholarly resources. Subjects covered include art and architecture, history, literature, material culture, music and performance, philosophy, religion, and science.

The Museo Nacional del Prado holds a unique collection closely linked to the history of Spain. The museum opened to the public in 1819 with the Royal Collection as its foundation, and has been gradually enriched with paintings from the Museo de la Trinidad and works of art incorporated through bequests, donations and purchases. Today, the Museo Nacional del Prado boasts a collection of more than 8,000 paintings dating from the Middle Ages through the nineteenth century, 900 sculptures from ancient Egypt to the nineteenth century, 9000 drawings and 6000 prints, and an extensive and historically important collection of decorative arts, coins, and medals.

In 2009, the Study Center of the Museo Nacional del Prado was founded as a research center to foster and disseminate the study of art history and the Prado’s collections. Located at the Casón del Buen Retiro, it houses the curatorial departments, the Escuela del Prado, and the Library, Archive, and Documentation Service. The Library’s holdings include more than 70,000 books and manuscripts and 1000 journal titles and auction catalogues of Western art; the Archive contains a wide range of documents related to the history of the museum, and the Documentation Service provides extensive information on the works of art from the museum’s collections. Electronic resources, a music library, the Witt Library, and an important collection of antique books are also available for Fellows to consult in the Reading Room, located in the historic Ballroom of Philip IV’s Palacio del Buen Retiro, beneath the splendid ceiling painted in fresco by Luca Giordano (c. 1697). Together with the seminars and meetings organized by the Escuela del Prado and the interaction with curators, restorers and scholars of the Study Center, Fellows will benefit from direct access to all of the Prado’s exceptional resources and its international and interdisciplinary academic community.

Historic Royal Palaces (EU:UK:Eng) - Deirdre Murphy Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Deadline: 30 Jun. 2019

 * Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle. We help everyone explore the story of how monarchs and people have shaped society in some of the greatest palaces ever built.
 * Location: Kensington Palace, London
 * Job type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract, 12 month or 2 year
 * Hours: Full time (12 month contract), or part time (2 year contract)
 * Closing date: 30th June 2019
 * Interviews will be held in early July
 * About the role: Deirdre Murphy (1975-2018) was Senior Curator at Kensington Palace. Her research interrogated a range of subjects relating to court culture, especially fashion and historic interiors. Most recently, she was completing a book on young Queen Victoria. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP) is offering a 12-month Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Deirdre’s memory. The Fellowship is designed for postdoctoral researchers who have completed a PhD since 1 October 2015.
 * Research undertaken during the Fellowship will be carried out in consultation with the Head of Research and is expected to result in outputs such as, but not limited to, articles for submission to peer-reviewed journals and (if appropriate) a contribution to an exhibition. Successful applicants will also be expected to present their research at conferences and / or seminars on behalf of HRP. Proposals for creative, public-facing outputs are also welcome.
 * About you: The Research Fellow will join HRP’s Research Team to conduct research into any aspect of British royal and court history. However, applications are particularly welcome from researchers who wish to contribute to knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
 * Court and royal fashion (including the fashion of Diana, Princess of Wales)
 * Kensington Palace
 * Queen Victoria


 * Applications for Fellows who would prefer to conduct their research part-time over two years are welcome and should stipulate their intention to do so in the application.
 * When uploading your CV, please ensure the document attachment also includes a proposal for research to be conducted during the Fellowship and a statement from you describing how your proposed research will contribute to the interpretation of HRP’s palaces, collections, and / or estates.

Humboldt University (EU:Deu:Ber) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS) - Deadline: 20 Jun. 2019

 * The Cluster of Excellence „Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS) analyzes the contemporary controversies about the liberal order from a historical, global and comparative perspective. It connects the academic expertise in the social sciences and area studies in Berlin, collaborates with research institutions in all world regions and maintains cooperative ties with major political, cultural and social institutions (http://www.scripts-berlin.eu). The Cluster’s research programme is structured around four Research Units (RUs): Borders, Orders, (Re-)Allocation and Temporality. The RU Temporality investigates contestations of the liberal script with regard to the role of time use, time horizons in decision-making, life courses and structural dynamics of institutions and discourses.
 * Job description: Scientific services in research within the Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS), esp. exploring innovative research perspectives in the context of the RU Temporality that bridge the gap between prevailing epistemological and empirical approaches in the social sciences, history and area studies; theorizing Contestations of the Liberal Script based on the systematic and comprehensive analysis of the RU Temporality’s results and by collaborating with postdoctoral fellows of the other Research Units and of the Theory Network; disseminating research results through publications, workshops and conferences; preparing, planning and co-directing the RU Temporality’s regular meetings and workshops
 * Requirements: Completed academic education as well as PhD in social sciences, history or area studies; desirable skills: excellent expertise on the Cluster’s research topic, very good knowledge of the theories and methods in the social sciences, history and/or area studies relating to the RU Temporality, very good English skills; experience with coordinating research groups is an asset
 * Questions can be directed to the heads of the RU Temporality Prof. Dr. Anette Fasang (anette.fasang@hu-berlin.de) or Prof. Dr. Sebastian Conrad (sebastian.conrad@fu-berlin.de).
 * Please send your application (incl. cover letter (max. 2 pages); CV with publications; summary of PhD dissertation (1 page); project proposal for own research project in SCRIPTS (2 pages); names and contact details of two referees) by 20.06.2019, and quoting the reference number DR/072/19, to: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Cluster of Excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS), Prof. Dr. Anette Fasang (located: Universitätsstraße 3 b), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany or preferably in electronic form in a single pdf file to anette.fasang@hu-berlin.de.
 * HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
 * Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which gives you access to the legally binding German version.

Institute for Advanced Studies, Princeton (USA:NJ) - Stipendiary Membership - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2019
THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY is an independent private institution founded in 1930 to create a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Each year scholars from around the world apply to come to the Institute to pursue their own research. Those who are chosen are offered a membership for a set period. Members receive access to the extensive resources of the Institute, including offices, access to libraries, subsidized restaurant and housing facilities, and some secretarial services.

THE SCHOOL OF HISTORICAL STUDIES supports scholarship in all fields of historical research, but is concerned principally with the history of western, near eastern and Asian civilizations, with particular emphasis upon Greek and Roman civilization, the history of Europe (medieval, early modern, and modern), the Islamic world, East Asian studies, art history, the history of science, and late modern history with a special emphasis on the history of international relations. The School also offers the Edward T. Cone Membership in Music Studies. Each year the School welcomes approximately forty Members selected on the basis of both external and internal review. Most are working on topics in the above mentioned fields, but each year the School also selects some scholars working in other areas of historical research. Members in the School are appointed for either one term (first term Sept. 21 to Dec. 18, second term Jan. 11 to April 9) or for two terms, amounting to a full academic year.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS include a substantial record of publication and a PhD awarded by no later than December 31, 2018. (Scholars with a PhD awarded in 2019 are expected to wait at least one year before applying.)  The School takes into account the stage of the scholar’s academic career when evaluating the list of publications, but applicants should have at least several articles already in print in scholarly publications in order to be considered eligible. Qualified candidates of any nationality are invited to apply. Scholars are not required to have a current institutional affiliation.

MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED to remain in residence in Princeton during term time. Members’ only other obligation is to pursue their own research. If they wish, they may also participate in seminars and meetings within the Institute, and there are ample opportunities for contacts with scholars at nearby universities.

INSTITUTE STIPENDS will normally be offered up to a maximum of $78,000 for the full academic year, or $39,000 for one term. A few senior scholars will be offered additional funding to help make up for losses in salary. Stipends may be supplemented by other grants, including sabbatical salaries, but if the total exceeds the salary at the time of application the Institute stipend will be reduced accordingly. Scholars with full sabbatical funding, other grants, retirement funding, or other means may apply for a non-stipendiary membership. Institute stipends are intended to replace lost salary to fund Members; they are not intended to pay for teaching replacements in Members’ home institutions. A few Assistant Professors who meet additional eligibility requirements will be selected for Mellon Fellowships that will provide full year support matching their salaries and benefits at the time of application. (Detailed information about this program is on the website:https://www.hs.ias.edu/mellon.) Some short-term visitorships (for less than a full term, and without stipend) are also available on an ad-hoc basis. (To inquire about visitorship opportunities contact the Administrative Officer at [mailto:HSao@ias.edu HSao@ias.edu].)

FUNDING FOR MEMBERS comes from a variety of sources. The Center for Spain in America supports one John Elliott Member pursuing research in the history and culture of Early Modern Spain. The Patricia Crone membership supports one scholar working in the field of Near Eastern Studies. The Starr Foundation membership and the Roger E. Covey membership each support Members in the field of East Asian Studies  The Edward T. Cone membership annually supports one scholar in Music Studies. A Gerda Henkel membershipwill be offered to one scholar from the European Union, and there are other named memberships that are not tied to any specific field or nationality. Some Members will also be supported by the Institute's own endowment or through foundation grants. The School also welcomes scholars sponsored by the ACLS through the Frederick Burkhardt Fellowships for recently tenured professors. (To apply see: https://www.acls.org/programs/burkhardt/.)  Specific sources of funding will be determined after scholars have been selected.

Further information and membership application materials may be found on the School’s web site, www.hs.ias.edu. (Updated application materials for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted there in early June.) Inquiries may be sent by email to the Director of Membership Programs at [mailto:hsappquery@ias.edu hsappquery@ias.edu] or by post to: Member Programs, School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. Completed membership applications must be submitted by October 15, 2019.

===KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Art, Technology and Design - Deadline: 31 Jul. 2019=== KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

The Division of Media Technology and Interaction Design has its roots in computer and behavioral science, graphics technique and media technology, and has today faculty that represents e.g. anthropology and psychology, computer science and media technology, interaction design, film- and literature science, sound and music computing, and media and communication science. https://www.kth.se/mid/about-mid

The division is part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Job description

In the position as a postdoc, you will work in the context of the newly established NAVET center, with placement at the Dept. of Media Technology and Interaction Design, part of EECS School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

The overarching goal for the NAVET center is to be a meeting place for research and projects in the intersection of art, technology, and design, with the purpose of facilitating and creating opportunities for exchange and research collaboration among artists, designers, engineers, humanists, natural and social scientists. A central task for the center is to support the subject area art, technology, and design as a field of research, as well as develop knowledge of cross-cultural management in order to facilitate the inter- and transdisciplinary culture that the center seeks to establish.

The long-term vision of the new center is to give hub-partners, and Sweden at large, a leading position in the intersectional area Art, Technology and Design, with a practical and critical approach that stimulates research, innovation, creativity, and the development of a sustainable society.

For the successful candidate, this involves working with researchers from NAVET’s partner institutions as well as with visiting partner researchers and artists from other national and international institutions.

The successful candidate will contribute to create an environment for already existing projects and collaborations in the area and to stimulate the formation of new work and thinking.

The successful candidate will contribute to scientific publications, artistic works as well as to new grant applications. Your work will include in-depth case studies, organization of research activities and dissemination of project results through performances, exhibitions, conference participation, and peer-reviewed publications.

The workload will be divided as follows: 80% of time research, 20% of time organization of above-mentioned activities and preparation of grant applications, and the employment will be for two years.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold or be about to receive a doctoral degree covering studies and projects in the intersectional area Art, Technology and Design (or in equivalent areas). The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline (some exceptions for special grounds, for instance, sick leave and parental leave). The candidate should have a strong background from at least one of the areas: The successful applicant should have an outstanding research and publication record. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are a requirement. We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently. Good command of English orally and in writing is required to present and publish research results.
 * Media Technology
 * Sound and Music Computing
 * Human-Machine interaction
 * Interaction Design
 * Performative and Mediated Practices
 * Art, Technology, and Design
 * Sensor Technology
 * Body Motion Analysis
 * Narrative Processes
 * Material Culture
 * Design Driven Knowledge Production

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH'sweb page.

Application

The application should contain the following: Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.
 * 1) CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
 * 2) Copies of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations to English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
 * 3) A brief explanation of why you want to conduct research, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; max 2 pages long.
 * 4) Representative publications or technical reports: Document no more than 10 pages each. For longer documents (eg dissertations), attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.
 * 5) Contact information for two reference persons, including their email address and telephone number. We reserve the right to contact references only for selected candidates.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

===KTH Royal Institute, Stockholm (EU:Swe) - Postdoc in Media Production and Sound Computing - Deadline: 5 Aug. 2019=== Job description

The goal of this position is to further research in sound computing (interactive sonification, sonic interaction design, digital sound design) through an in-depth understanding of existing sound design traditions in media production.

The researcher will be expected to conduct field studies and empirical research on sound design practices in media productions, such as fiction and non-fictional film, TV, games, and theatre, in order to learn from the past and inform and develop new digital sound design approaches for the future. New approaches will be tested in a variety of contexts with particular attention to areas of societal impact: health, sustainability, disability, climate, ethical use of technology, etc.

The postholder will work with Dr. Sandra Pauletto as a mentor and will be situated within the Sound and Music Computing SMC research team at MID https://www.kth.se/mid/research/smc.

The position is mainly a research position, with a small fraction of departmental duties (e.g. teaching). This postdoctoral position is a full-time employed position for 2 years.

The starting date is open for discussion, though ideally, we would like the successful candidate to start in October 2019 or as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research at 75% and teaching at 25% of their employment.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a subject relevant for the research, such as music technology, audio technology, sound computing, sound design, media production with specialization in audio, or related discipline.

Solid knowledge and experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods, appropriate data analysis, and scholarly and public communication are expected. Demonstrating an interest in topics of societal impact is the desired characteristic.

For this position, the applicant should have a doctoral exam that is not older than 3 years at the deadline for this application (there are some exceptions for special grounds, for instance, sick leave and parental leave).

Applicants should have good collaborative skills as well as the ability to work independently. Finally, a very good knowledge of English is required.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH'sweb page.

Application

The application should include the following documents: Please observe that all material needs to be in English, apart from the official document.
 * 1) Curriculum vitae
 * 2) Transcripts from university/university college
 * 3) Cover letter briefly describing why the applicant is interested in the position. A brief explanation of why you want to conduct research, about your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals; max 2 pages long.
 * 4) Two representative publications: document no more than 10 pages each.
 * 5) Contact information for two reference persons. We reserve the right to contact references only for selected candidates.

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

Lehigh University (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019

 * Lehigh University seeks applications for a three-year Mellon Postdoctoral Research Scholar to participate, beginning August 2019, in the leadership of our efforts to integrate and amplify the Humanities across all disciplines. The annual salary starts at $54,000 with full benefits.
 * Lehigh is a comprehensive research university with four undergraduate colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Engineering and Applied Science, and a new College of Health, focused on population health, that will admit its first students in Fall 2020--and a graduate College of Education. The expansion of professionalized degree programs has created a great need for additional study and training in the Humanities. Our goal is to immerse the study of the Humanities across the university. to build sustainable structures to maintain new pedagogical and research initiatives, and to strengthen the Humanities themselves.
 * The scholar will contribute to sharpening and pursuing the vision of the grant program and to the development of programming under its auspices, pursue individual scholarship, teach one undergraduate course each semester, contribute to workshops in partnership with Lehigh’s Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, and work with faculty to help reimagine courses and pedagogies to better integrate and accentuate the Humanities
 * The position is open to candidates with a Ph.D. received between August 2016 and August 2019. We seek scholars from a wide range of disciplines; successful candidates will have extensive training in the Humanities or the Humanistic Social Sciences and a deep commitment to integrating the Humanities across all disciplines at the university. We have designed a specific mentoring plan for the postdoctoral scholar intended to provide support for the candidate’s research and professional development while at Lehigh, and we will customize this plan to fit the scholar’s individual needs. The scholar will benefit from working with a primary Humanities mentor and with other program leaders.
 * Please apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/13847 and submit a cover letter, vita, dissertation abstract, and contact information for three academic references who will be prompted via email to submit letters electronically. The deadline for receipt of all materials is July 15, 2019. Inquiries should be directed to Professor Michael Kramp (dmk209@lehigh.edu).
 * Lehigh University is committed to increasing the diversity of its academic community and the diversity of perspectives shaping its research programs and curricula. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
 * Lehigh University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Lehigh offers excellent benefits including domestic partner benefits. Please also see Lehigh Work/LifeBalance for Faculty: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inprv

Maastricht University (EU:Ned) - Postdoctoral Researcher Digital Heritage - Deadline: 11 Aug. 2019
Postdoctoral researcher, “digital heritage” at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Department of Society Studies, Maastricht University 0,8fte, 20 months

Research project

This is an exciting opportunity to join a transdisciplinary project team carrying out research in the field of digital heritage. In particular we are looking for a postdoc to conduct research in the Interreg EMR funded research project Terra Mosana, a euregional project aiming to investigate, digitalize and present the shared history of the Meuse-Rhine Euregion. Over the course of three years, various cities and regions, museums and universities will jointly develop digital narratives through 3D modeling and on-site augmented reality connecting cultural heritage sites in Aachen, Jülich, Leopoldsburg, Liège, Maastricht, and Tongeren.

Job description

The postdoctoral researcher will work independently and in collaboration with the Terra Mosana partners, in particular with the members of the Work Package Sustainability, coordinated by the Maastricht Centre for Arts and Culture, Conservation and Heritage (MACCH). The postdoctoral researcher will have the opportunity to expand on the details of their own research based on their expertise, the material they gather and their own ideas, in consultation with the supervisor (Sally Wyatt) and WP coordinator (Vivian van Saaze).

The successful candidate will collaborate on a range of activities including: Starting date: as soon as possible
 * developing, conducting, and analysing feedback instruments (e.g. focus groups, user evaluations, and surveys) of the historical storylines and digital products;
 * co-organizing and contributing to the successful development and delivery of WP partner meetings, workshops and events;
 * co-authoring transferable guidelines for public participation in digital heritage;
 * (co-)authoring academic papers, and contributing to grant applications;
 * supporting the WP coordinator in project management (e.g. assist in project reporting);
 * teaching (most likely in the new BA Digital Society programme)

Requirements

Suitable candidates will have a PhD degree in a relevant humanities or qualitative social science discipline (such as history, history of arts, archaeology, museum and heritage studies, sociology or Science and Technology Studies). Candidates who are well versed in current academic and professional literature on participatory approaches in arts and heritage, and have methodological experience in innovative approaches to (digital) public engagement are particularly encouraged to apply.

The postdoctoral researcher will be based in Maastricht. The successful candidate must be willing to travel in the euregion, be open to working together in a transdisciplinary and interfaculty environment. They will have experience in grant acquisition and international peer-reviewed academic publications are imperative. Excellent communication and writing skills in English are a prerequisite, since the candidate will be engaging on an international level, collaborating with other team members in English and producing English-language publications. Knowledge of French, German and/or Dutch is an advantage, however not essential, as interpreters will be hired if necessary.

Contract duration: 20 months

Additional Information

Any inquiries about the position or the project may be addressed to Prof. dr. Sally Wyatt. [mailto:sally.wyatt@maastrichtuniversity.nl sally.wyatt@maastrichtuniversity.nl]

Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Research Fellow, Digital Civics - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019
Job No.: 593765

Location: Caulfield campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $97,203 - $115,429 pa Level B (plus 9.5% employer superannuation) Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions with access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers. Innovative, supportive, successful and with great breadth and depth of talent, Monash Information Technology is a leader in research and education. We provide an ideal environment in which to excel and are located in Melbourne, one of the world’s most liveable cities.
 * Be inspired, every day
 * Take your career in exciting and rewarding directions at one of the world’s top 80 universities

The Opportunity

ACTION Lab is an exciting new initiative undertaking socially relevant research. Our team of engineers, researchers, designers and practitioners work together to engage with real-world challenges in partnership with organisations on the ground. We are looking to grow our already diverse team over the next 6 months to support key projects with Red Cross Australia, World Fish and IFRC among others.

The role presents the opportunity to work with world-renowned pioneer Professor Patrick Olivier, who coined the term 'Digital Civics' and is a leader in this emerging field: a cross-disciplinary area of research that explores ways technology can promote new forms of participation in the design and delivery of local services including education, public health and social care and town planning. In this role, you will explore theory, frameworks and tools for analysis to support data understanding and decision making.

As the successful candidate you will have a doctoral qualification in Computer Science or Interaction Design or progress towards a doctoral qualification, and you will be motivated by the opportunity to use technology to do good in the broader community.

The Melbourne Area

For six consecutive years, Melbourne has been rated the #1 city worldwide for quality of life (see Economist & Guardian), with excellent education, healthcare, infrastructure, low crime, and exceptional cuisine, cultural activities, and creative design. The regional area is renowned for its dramatic coastline, extensive parks, exotic wildlife, and the Yarra Valley wine region.

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading “Group of 8” University with top-rankings and like-minded, passionate academics. If you feel you have the drive and expertise to contribute to this cutting-edge group, then we encourage you to apply!

The faculty is strongly committed to improving the diversity of our staff and students, and promoting a culture of equity, fairness, respect and openness. We fully support the gender equity principles of the Athena SWAN Charter.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. Some positions at the University may require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

Enquiries

Professor Patrick Olivier, Community, Organisational and Social Informatics, +61 (0)422 082 091

Position Description

Research Fellow

Closing Date

Monday 15 July 2019, 11:55pm AEST

===Monash University (AUS:Vic) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Korean Studies - Deadline: 15 July 2019=== Job No.: 592763

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12 Month Fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $68,040 - $92,343 pa Level A (plus 9.5% employer superannuation) Everyone needs a platform to launch a satisfying career. At Monash, we give you the space and support to take your career in all kinds of exciting new directions. You’ll have access to quality research, infrastructure and learning facilities, opportunities to collaborate internationally, as well as the grants you’ll need to publish your work. We’re a university full of energetic and enthusiastic minds, driven to challenge what’s expected, expand what we know, and learn from other inspiring, empowering thinkers.
 * Be inspired, every day
 * Drive your own learning at one of the world’s top 80 universities
 * Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

The Opportunity

The Faculty of Arts is one of the largest most diverse arts faculties in Australia, with particular strengths in the humanities, performing arts, languages and social sciences. The Korean Studies unit is currently looking for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a new research grant headed by Associate Professor Andy Jackson, its aim is to develop and strengthen the Korean Studies Program at Monash University.

The successful applicant will be responsible for: Someone with demonstrated analytical and manuscript preparation skills will be highly regarded.
 * Daily management of the Korean Studies Research Hub and Monash Korean Studies social media sites – helping to organise seminars, invite speakers, liaise with speakers and accounts to pay for speakers, helping to organise conferences, workshops, involvement in publicity for events, liaison with the local community and with neighbouring universities, and organisation of internships and outreach to schools
 * Assisting in the writing of grant reports
 * Attendance at meetings associated with the research or work of the organisational unit which the research is connected
 * Conducting research under limited supervision

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

At Monash University, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation. This position at the University will require the incumbent to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

Your application must address the selection criteria.

Apply here.

Enquiries

Associate Professor Andy Jackson, Korean Studies, +61 3 9905 8754, andy.jackson@monash.edu

Closing Date

Monday 15 July 2019, 11:55 pm AEST

Princeton University (USA:NJ) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences - Deadline: 6 Aug. 2019

 * The Princeton Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, invites applications for the 2020-23 fellowship competition. Five fellowships will be awarded: Three Open Fellowships in any discipline represented in the Society; one Fellowship in Humanistic Studies, and one Fellowship in Race and Ethnicity Studies.
 * Applicants may apply for more than one fellowship pertinent to their research and teaching. Please see the Society’s website sf.princeton.edu for fellowship details, eligibility, disciplines and application.
 * Appointed in the Humanities Council and academic departments, postdoctoral fellows pursue their research, attend weekly seminars and teach half-time as lecturers for a term of three years. In each of the first two years, fellows teach one course each semester; in their third year, only one course. The salary for 2020-2021 will be approximately $91,000. Fellows must reside in or near Princeton during the academic year.
 * Applicants holding the Ph.D. at the time of application must have received the degree after January 1, 2018. Applicants not yet holding the Ph.D. must have completed a substantial portion of the dissertation - approximately half - at the time of application. Successful candidates must fulfill all requirements for the Ph.D., including filing of the dissertation, by June 15, 2020. Candidates for/recipients of doctoral degrees in Education, Jurisprudence and from Princeton University are not eligible. Applicants may apply only once to the Princeton Society of Fellows.
 * Selection is based on exceptional scholarly achievement and evidence of unusual promise, range and quality of teaching experience, and potential contributions to an interdisciplinary community. The Society of Fellows seeks a diverse and international pool of applicants, and especially welcomes those from underrepresented backgrounds.
 * Applicants are asked to submit an online application by August 6, 2019 (11:59 p.m. EST).

===Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Studies, Harvard University (USA:MA) - Radcliffe Fellowship - Deadline: 12 Sept. 2019 (Hum/SocSci/Arts)/3 Oct. 2019(STEM) === Applications for the 2020-2021 Fellowship | Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University are now open!

Radcliffe fellows are exceptional scientists, writers, scholars, public intellectuals, and artists whose work is making a difference in their professional fields and in the larger world.

Based in Radcliffe Yard—a sanctuary in the heart of Harvard University—fellows join a uniquely interdisciplinary and creative community. A fellowship at Radcliffe is an opportunity to step away from usual routines and dive deeply into a project. With access to Harvard’s unparalleled resources, Radcliffe fellows develop new tools and methods, challenge artistic and scholarly conventions, and illuminate our past and our present.

Radcliffe Institute fellows are in residence for a period of nine months from September 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 and receive a stipend of $77,500 plus an additional $5,000 to cover project expenses. Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments so that they may fully devote themselves to the work outlined in their proposal.

The deadline for applications in humanities, social sciences, and creative arts is September 12, 2019.

The deadline for applications in science, engineering, and mathematics is October 3, 2019.

For further information, consult our Frequently Asked Questions or reach out to [mailto:fellowships@radcliffe.harvard.edu fellowships@radcliffe.harvard.edu].

Apply by following this link.

===Royal Holloway, University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Fixed-term (2 year) Postdoctoral position in Late Antique Canon Law - Deadline: 8 July 2019=== Applications are invited for a 2-year fixed-term post of postdoctoral researcher funded by the ERC- funded CONNEC project: ‘Connected Clerics. Building a Universal Church in the Late Antique West (380-604 CE)’ (https://connectedclerics.com). Candidates will have completed a PhD in Late Antique History and be able to demonstrate a developing record of publications. The candidate will be expected to publish on the development of canon law between 380 to 604. They will also collaborate in CONNEC’s database of clerical connections and participate in the project’s research activities, such as meetings and publications.

This is a full-time post to begin 1 September 2019.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including: It is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.
 * Generous annual leave entitlement
 * Training and Development opportunities
 * Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
 * Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
 * Free parking

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dr David Natal, Lecturer in History and PI of the CONNEC project, at: [mailto:david.natal@rhul.ac.uk david.natal@rhul.ac.uk]

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit http://www.rhul.ac.uk/aboutus/jobvacancies/home.aspx. The RHUL Recruitment Team can be contacted with queries by email at: [mailto:recruitment@rhul.ac.uk recruitment@rhul.ac.uk] or via telephone on: +44 (0)1784 41 4241.

Please quote the reference: 0619-233

Closing Date:  Sunday 8 July 2019 ===SOAS University of London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nigerian Screen Worlds - Deadline: 3 Jul. 2019=== Full time (35 hours per week).

This post is fixed-term until 31 August 2021.

Russell Square, London

The role and its responsibilities The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nigerian Screen Worlds will join an exciting new ERC-funded project “African Screen Worlds: Decolonising Film and Screen Studies” full time for two years. They will be responsible for co-leading the case study “African Screen Worlds”, and will need to spend at least three months conducting field research in Nigeria about the film industry and film audiences there. They will be responsible for the following deliverables: co-authoring a documentary film about the contemporary Nigerian film industry and its audiences; co-organising the conference “African Screen Worlds”; co-editing the volume African Screen Worlds; co-organising the workshop “Nigerian Screen Worlds” in Lagos; and co-authoring and publishing two journal articles. Beyond this, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow is expected to help to disseminate the results of the research at workshops, conferences, film festivals, and through online media dissemination on the project website and elsewhere. They need to fully support the PI in realising the overall vision for the project, and take initiative.

Skills and experience The successful candidate must have a PhD on Nigerian film/screen studies, a strong knowledge of Nigerian society, and experience of conducting research in Nigeria. Excellent communication skills in general, and fluency in a local Nigerian language, are also important. Discipline, enthusiasm, a team-player attitude, and a strong commitment to the goals of the “African Screen Worlds” project are vital. A solid background knowledge of Film and Screen Studies, as well as filmmaking experience, is desirable but not required.

Competitive benefits package As an employer of choice SOAS offers an extensive benefits package including: About the School of Arts Information on the Department can be found on - https://www.soas.ac.uk/soasoas/.
 * 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional School closure days (pro rata for part time staff).
 * Pension scheme with generous employer contribution.
 * Various loan schemes including season ticket and IT equipment.
 * Cycle to Work Scheme.
 * Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay provisions, childcare voucher scheme, financial support for childcare.

How to apply If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please complete the short online application form and provide us with your current CV and supporting statement outlining your skills and experience, in relation to the person specification. Further information can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Closing date: Wednesday 3 July 2019.

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date to be considered.

Interviews will provisionally be held in the week commencing 15 July 2019.

If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [mailto:hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk].

University College Cork (EU:Eir) Post-Doctoral Researchers in Hip Hop Studies (2 positions) - Deadline: 9 September 2019

 * Two Post-Doctoral Researcher posts in Hip Hop Studies, are available at the Department of Music in the School of Film, Music, and Theatre at University College Cork. The positions are funded by the European Research Council and are associated with the research project CIPHER: Hip Hop Interpellation . This study of global hip hop knowledge flows will synergize ethnographic and computational methods to examine how hip hop “unlocks the global through the local.” The principal investigator of the project is Professor J. Griffith Rollefson.
 * We look to hire two Post-Doctoral Researchers with specialization in the hip hop cultures of any world culture region(s) outside of Europe and North America. Especially welcome (but not necessary) will be hip hop scholars with specialisms in two or more cultural/musical/linguistic areas (e.g. Japanese and Mandarin; Wolof, French, and Arabic; Spanish, Tagalog, and English).
 * This study of global hip hop knowledge flows will synergize ethnographic and computational methods to examine how we might conceive of hip hop as a form of “bottom-up globalization.” The successful candidates may have a disciplinary background rooted in any of the four traditional “elements” of hip hop (DJing/turntablism, MCing/rapping, graffiti/street art, bboy/bgirl dance) or any university discipline, but must demonstrate a deep knowledge of and commitment to hip hop’s “fifth element”: knowledge (of self). The postdoctoral scholars will also demonstrate knowledge of the theory and methods of ethnographic fieldwork and/or community engaged scholarship and have an established track record in such work. The successful candidates will have linguistic, musical, and cultural specializations in one or more geographic communities and an ability to do community-engaged work across various cultural sites and scenes. In their project proposal, the candidates are expected to outline how their research record, interests, and skills align with the CIPHER project – namely, how they might explore hip hop’s localizations in their field(s) of cultural specialization. Citing specific “gems” of local hip hop knowledge in the context of the proposal will be particularly advantageous.
 * The Post-Doctoral Researchers will work closely with J. Griffith Rollefson, as well as doctoral student researchers, a team of Computational Analysts with specializations in social media, big data, stylometry, and sonic analysis, an Advisory Board of established global hip hop scholars, and an Artistic Council of global hip hop artists.
 * The successful candidates will have access to dedicated funds for research and conference travel, and assist with the organization of CIPHER’s international conferences and publications.
 * The successful candidates are expected to live in Cork, Ireland and become part of the research environment/network of the university and contribute to its development. The Post-Doctoral Researchers are expected to publish independently and together with the CIPHER team, present research papers at workshops and international conferences, and contribute to popular dissemination of the research results.
 * Post Duration: 2 years
 * Salary: €37,221 - €44,266 p.a. (IUA Salary Scale)
 * CRITERIA
 * PhD in relevant humanities and social science field that offer a solid foundation for research in hip hop studies (e.g. ethno/musicology, ethnic/area studies, cultural studies, anthropology, education, media studies, African American studies, sociology, art history, etc.). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation before the application deadline.
 * Experience in ethnographic and/or community-engaged research.
 * The candidate's research must be closely engaged with the field of hip hop studies and/or aligned with the CIPHER initiative’s methods, aims, an ethos.
 * Appropriate technical competence and accomplishment.
 * A capability of working within a project team to achieve results.:*Good communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
 * A commitment to gaining practical experience working on a research project.
 * Ability to work well within a team.
 * Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
 * Please note that Garda vetting and international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.


 * For Informal Enquiries on the post candidates should contact: Name: J. Griffith Rollefson; Title: Professor of Music; Email Address: cipher@ucc.ie; Telephone: +353 (0)21 490 4530
 * To Apply: Applicants must submit the following attachments in pdf format, via email, to J. Griffith Rollefson, Professor of Music, cipher@ucc.ie, +353 (0)21 490 4530, on or before the closing date 9 September 2019.
 * Application Letter (max 2 pages) describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
 * Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications)
 * Project description (max 3 pages). The project description should address the following questions: (1) How will your work synergize with and/or augment CIPHER’s theory and methods? Please use a specific example or examples of hip hop knowledge from the music, lyrics, dance, imagery, or performance from your region(s) of specialization. How do these examples align with or complicate the theory of Hip Hop Interpellation outlined in the CIPHER proposal ; (2) How will you draw upon your disciplinary, artistic, and theoretical background and previous research or practical experience when working on the project? How will that background benefit the project?; and (3) what will be the details of your methodological approach, and how will you deal with potential practical and ethical challenges.


 * Please note that all documents must be in English.
 * The short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview by Skype or at UCC. Details of interview will be finalised at a later date. It is envisaged that the posts will start between January and May 2020 and run for two years. It is also envisaged that a further 1-2 postdoctoral posts will be advertised in years 2-3 of the five-year CIPHER study.
 * Finalists who are not selected for the two posts--and promising scholars with specializations outside of the specified regions--will be encouraged to apply for external funding to join the CIPHER Team.  Qualified candidates will receive application support from the PI and UCC's Research Office in the application process.  Applicants with specializations in any area of global hip hip studies (incl. Europe and North America) are encouraged to investigate the ERC's Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships page at: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/msca-if-2019 (See also: Fulbright, SSRC, Irish Research Council) and email cipher@ucc.ie with a 1-page proposal for vetting.

University of Birmingham (EU:UK:Eng) - FraMEPhys Research Fellow in Metaphysics - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019
Fixed term for 36 Months

Grade 7- Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,395 to £39,609. With potential progression once in post to £42,036 a year.

The Department of Philosophy seeks to appoint a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work on the ERC-funded project ‘A Framework for Metaphysical Explanation in Physics’ (FraMEPhys), led by Dr Alastair Wilson.

The research fellow will have a PhD in Metaphysics, Philosophy of Science, or Philosophy of Physics and high-level analytical capability, as well as a demonstrated ability to work independently to the very highest levels of research excellence. The research fellow will work on a specific subproject within FraMEPhys, focused on Humeanism about laws of nature and the philosophy of objective chance, and research specialization in these topics is essential.

FraMEPhys, a major 5-year project funded by the European Research Council, is investigating the nature of explanation in physics, with particular focus on metaphysical and non-causal explanations (including grounding explanations, geometrical explanations and unificatory explanations). The aim of FraMEPhys is to combine recent progress in metaphysics, philosophy of science and philosophy of physics to enhance our understanding of the nature of metaphysical explanation in physics. Case studies of special interest include curved spacetime, closed timelike curves and quantum entanglement.

The Post holder will: Skills and Experience Applications should be submitted through the University of Birmingham’s HR system. In the ‘Any other information’ section of the application form, please include a brief cover letter that highlights two relevant pieces of written work and provide links to access these from a personal website or web archive. For further information on the position or application process, please contact Alastair Wilson: [mailto:a.j.wilson@bham.ac.uk a.j.wilson@bham.ac.uk].
 * Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor.
 * Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding.
 * Disseminate research findings in publications, at conferences and research seminars, etc.
 * Undertake management/administration arising from research.
 * Co-supervise PhD students.
 * Undertake limited undergraduate and postgraduate teaching activities within the Department of Philosophy where this supports FraMEPhys objectives.
 * Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
 * Contribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, under supervision of a project leader.
 * PhD on a topic in metaphysics, philosophy of science, or philosophy of physics. · High level analytical capability.
 * Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
 * Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
 * Ability to co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
 * Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
 * Ability to contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project.

Further information about the project: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/ptr/departments/philosophy/research/projects/framephys.aspx

Closing date:  10 July 2019                Reference : 80591

To submit an electronic application online please click on the link below; https://bham.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=190000CD&tz=GMT%2B01%3A00&tzname=Europe%2FLondon

===University of Bristol (EU:UK:Eng) - Vice-Chancellors Fellowship in the History of Hong Kong - Deadline: 22 Jul. 2019===
 * This year we are offering a two-year fellowship focused in the History of Hong Kong (reference ACAD104038).
 * Housed in the Department of History (which sits within the School of Humanities), and within the wider interdisciplinary cohort of Vice-Chancellor’s Fellows, this Fellowship is funded by a generous donation from the Hatton Trust, as part of the second phase of the Hong Kong History Project that commenced in January 2015. This aims to encourage and facilitate the study of the history of nineteenth and twentieth century Hong Kong in the UK and build new collaborations with partners in Hong Kong. Possible fields of expertise could include, but will not be restricted to: subjects in the history of Hong Kong society, politics, culture and economy under colonial rule; Hong Kong elites (social, cultural and political history), individuals and families, and their interactions with the colonial government, Hong Kong society, commerce and culture; mobility and migration; entrepreneurialism; Hong Kong’s regional and global connections. The research contexts could include (but are not be restricted to) modern Chinese and East Asian history, modern British colonial history, or global history. It is expected that the project would require Chinese language skills.
 * Informal enquiries can be made to vc-fellowships@bristol.ac.uk.
 * Interviews are likely to be held on 12th August.
 * Please see the following link for further details http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vc-fellows/about/
 * including how to apply: http://www.bris.ac.uk/vc-fellows/how-to-apply/.
 * Applications must be made online (the process is slightly different from the standard one you will be prompted to follow):
 * Please merge your academic CV and your covering letter into one document and upload to the 'covering letter' section of the application.
 * Please upload the Project Proposal and Letter of Support proforma to the 'upload documents' section of the application.

===University of Brussels (EU:Bel) - 21 Postdocs, All Fields - Deadline: 1. Oct. 2019=== Occupation: Full-time

Period: 2-year fellowship

Place : Brussels

Working Language: English (+language to be defined with the research centre)

Planned Starting date: between April 2019 and mid-October 2019

Apply no later than: 01 October 2019

Annual gross salary: approximately 42 000 €

Job description The Université libre de Bruxelles offers a fellowship programme, IF@ULB (http://if-at-ulb.ulb.be), COFUNDed by ULB and the European Commission within the framework of MARIE SKŁODOWSKA-CURIE actions (H2020). The IF@ULB second call will enable ULB to recruit 21 postdoctoral researchers in one of the ULB research centres. The positions are open to researchers in all fields, according to a bottom up approach. The evaluation procedure will be organised through three panels: Social Sciences and Humanities, Physical and Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences.

The programme IF@ULB offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in the heart of Europe, in a university renowned for its excellence in research, innovation and education.

The procedure for submission as well as the evaluation and selection process are available on IF@ULB website: http://if-at-ulb.ulb.be

Profile An eligibility extension of 15 weeks per child is granted in case of maternity leave Benefits Each successful IF@ULB fellow will be granted a 2-year fellowship. The fellows will work in an environment of excellence under the supervision of renowned experts and thereby will increase their field-scientific knowledge.
 * Candidates of any nationality and of any age
 * Holders of a PhD degree, obtained max. 7 years before the call deadline.
 * Applicants without a PhD, provided they have documented full-time equivalent research experience of minimum 4 and maximum 11 years prior to the call deadline.
 * Eligible applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Belgium for more than 12 months during the 3 years preceding the call deadline.

IF@ULB fellows will benefit from a triple dimension of mobility:

1. International mobility: the University highly encourages international collaboration. IF@ULB fellows will benefit from the network of their supervisors and vice versa, thus opening up new international collaboration opportunities that will outlast the duration of the fellowships.

2. Interdisciplinarity is a major concern of the research policy of the ULB and post-doctoral fellows will therefore be very much exposed to different disciplines in most of the laboratories and departments where they will conduct their projects.

3. Inter-sectorial exposure will be ensured via the well-established collaborations and interactions between ULB research units and industry and societal stakeholders in all fields of research.

Moreover, the programme IF@ULB will offer to each successful candidate an individual career development programme adapted to his or her needs. It will include research training, transferable soft skills training and a personalised career guidance (individual development plan, individual coaching).

Finally, the detailed financial conditions are available in the Guide for Applicants on IF@ULB website: https://if-at-ulb.ulb.be/storage/files/guide-for-applicants-v3.pdf

Interested? Before applying, applicants must identify a supervisor at ULB and obtain a letter of acceptance from them. If the applicant has not yet identified a supervisor, they can consult the ULB Research Inventory.

Applicants can submit their application via the online platform on IF@ULB website: http://if-at-ulb.ulb.be

The application file must include: ULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age.
 * A copy of the PhD degree or proofs of at least 4 years of full-time document research experience
 * A detailed CV of max 5 pages (mandatory template : https://if-at-ulb.ulb.be/call-information#call-application)
 * A research and training project of max. 10 pages (mandatory template: https://if-at-ulb.ulb.be/call-information#call-application)
 * A letter of acceptance from a supervisor at ULB
 * A copy of the passport or identity card

Applications will be treated as confidential.

University of Cambridge, Faculty of Divinity (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Associate - Deadline: 12. Jul. 2019
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

The Faculty of Divinity is inviting expressions of interest from recently completed or final stage doctoral students whom the faculty might support in this year's postdoctoral fellowship competitions, such as the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships and the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships. The aim of such schemes is to offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to strengthen their experience of research and teaching in a university environment which will develop their curriculum vitae and improve their prospects of obtaining permanent lecturing posts.

The Faculty of Divinity will only be able to support a limited number of applications. Consequently expressions of interest are invited only for areas where the Faculty has an existing research interest. These include, but are not limited to, biblical studies, history of Christianity, inter-faith relations, Christian Doctrine, philosophical theology, Judaism, Hinduism, Islamic theology and world Christianities.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/21766.

Further details about the Faculty and its research could be found at: www.divinity.cam.ac.uk. In order to be considered it will be necessary to submit an expression of interest by 12 July 2019. Expressions of interest should be sent by email to Dr Peter Harland, Administrative Officer at [mailto:faculty-office@divinity.cam.ac.uk faculty-office@divinity.cam.ac.uk]. Expressions of interest should include the following information: 1) a 2-page CV to include institution and date of PhD (or anticipated date of submission/examination), and a list of publications and presentations; 2) Proposed mentor within the faculty, and whether that mentor has been approached; 3) Title of proposed post-doctoral research; 4) A 1000 word summary of proposed research including planned outputs.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Please quote reference GF19346 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

===University of East Anglia (EU:UK:Eng) - UEA Arts and Humanities / British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2019 - Deadline: 15 Aug. 2019=== The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UEA invites potential applicants wishing to hold a Fellowship at UEA from autumn 2020 for three years to submit an outline application to the Faculty by 5pm on 15th August 2019. British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships are designed to offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers to strengthen their experience of research and teaching.

Each year the Faculty supports a limited number of applications for projects in: the School of Art, Media, and American Studies; the School of History; the School of Literature, Drama, and Creative Writing; and the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies.

Successful applicants will join a vibrant community of postdoctoral research fellows. UEA is fully committed to supporting the scholarship and career development of these fellows, and each will be assigned an academic mentor and will be fully integrated into the life of their host School. For more information about the research in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UEA see: https://www.uea.ac.uk/arts-humanities/home.

Full instructions for guidance on how to submit an application can be found at: https://www.uea.ac.uk/web/faculty-of-arts-and-humanities/home/research/fellowships

University of Essex (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Researcher in Linguistics - Deadline: 11 Jul. 2019
The Department of Language and Linguistics (DLL) has 37 full-time academic members of staff and provides a broad spectrum of expertise in the study of language and in the practical teaching of modern foreign languages. Its core ambition is to offer students a transformative educational experience in these areas underpinned by high quality research. The majority of research conducted in the department is rated 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent', placing us 8th among departments in the UK for research quality (REF 2014).

Our linguistics expertise covers Theoretical and Descriptive linguistics, Applied linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Psycholinguistics, TESOL and Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling. We offer a wide range of languages including French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese that can be taken at degree level from beginners to advanced levels following the Common European Languages Framework.

The Department is now seeking to appoint a fixed-term, post-doctoral researcher in Linguistics until 31 August 2021 as part of a British Academy Global Challenges Research Fund Project recently awarded to Prof Nancy Kula, Dr Tracey Costley and Dr Hannah Gibson.

Appointment to this post will be made as Senior Research Officer and will be referred to by this title throughout the remainder of the campaign.

Duties of the Role

The appointed candidate would work as part of a project team and be central in coordinating research activity with partners in Botswana, Tanzania and Zambia. The project includes collaborators in the three countries and involves investigating the role of multilingualism in enhancing the classroom experience of primary school learners with the goal of developing proposals feeding educational policy related to mediums of instruction.

Duties will include: to produce high quality research papers as well as contribute to developing a hub/resource bank for the project to curate other outputs such as blogs, discussion forums, open access research papers and teaching resources; to lead and be involved in the development of different data collection tools and methodologies to ensure quality data; to engage with policy makers and stakeholders as part of the project’s activity to development policy recommendations; and to be involved in organising project workshops and contributing to the successful administration and management of the project.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the job pack.

Qualifications and Skills required

The candidate must hold a relevant doctoral level degree (PhD) in a related area of the project such as multilingualism, classroom language and literacy practices, language policy and practice or other related areas.

The appointed candidate must have an interest in working in sub-Saharan Africa and conducting research in the region jointly with collaborators. An interest in or experience of multilingual classrooms, literacy practices and language policy in any context is an ideal foundation and essential for the role. The candidate should also have experience or an interest in organising events targeted at non-academic audiences to engage wider audiences and as a way of disseminating some of the findings of the project. The project aims to develop ethnographic case studies requiring data collection in different formats including questionnaires, focus groups, interviews, participant observations in schools, and audio and video recorded data. This will directly feed into the creation a body of data which reflects language use in practice, as well as a broader narrative about the way in which speakers navigate multilingual spaces in both formal and informal contexts and how these findings can inform best practice in education and also feed into more effective dissemination of socio-economic policies of development. As such, experience with collecting and analysing varied datasets (both qualitative and quantitative) will be crucial for the successful candidate.

This could be an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified researcher, who is early in their career, looking to gain further experience in their preferred subject areas.

This is a part-time role for 25.2 hours per week, with an anticipated start date of 1 September 2019, or as soon as possible thereafter.

At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.

Please use the ‘Apply’ button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here.

Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please telephone (01206) 876559.

===University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow,'A Sorcerer’s Handbook: Medieval Arabic Magic in Context,' - Deadline: 31 Jul. 2019===
 * The above full time post is available 1st October 2019 (or as soon as possible thereafter, for a period of 18 months) in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, College of Social Sciences and International Studies (SSIS) at the University of Exeter.
 * The College wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in “A Sorcerer’s Handbook: Medieval Arabic Magic in Context,” awarded to Dr Emily Selove. This Leverhulme Trust funded post is available 01/10/2019. The successful applicant will transcribe and create draft translations of manuscripts of Sirāj al-Dīn al-Sakkākī’s Arabic grimoire, write scholarly articles about this subject, and aid the PI in editing a co-authored volume of essays about Sakkākī’s work.
 * The post will include dealing with Arabic manuscripts, analysing Persian-language translations of and influences on these manuscripts, creating draft translations, writing scholarly research articles and presenting conference presentations related to these manuscripts and their contents, co-editing a volume of essays, and participating in an interdisciplinary workshop.
 * The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.
 * Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in medieval Arabic literature, history, culture, or science, and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.
 * The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to read Arabic and Persian with near-fluent proficiency, navigate Arabic manuscripts and catalogues, develop original research questions, and work collaboratively with the PI.
 * Applications must completed online through:
 * an accurately completed online form
 * A single PDF attachment, consisting of a CV (maximum 4 pages), a letter of application (maximum 2 pages) and a project proposal (maximum 2 pages).

===University of Exeter (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy’ - Deadline: 18 July 2019=== The College wishes to recruit two Postdoctoral Research Fellows to participate in the research project ‘Forms of Labour: Gender, Freedom and Work in the Preindustrial Economy’ led by Professor Jane Whittle in the History Department. The successful applicants will collect and analyse manuscript evidence of early modern work activities from either church court depositions, or quarter sessions records, dating from 1550-1700 in English county archives.
 * The project proposal should demonstrate how your prior experience will allow you to undertake the proposed work as well as your plans for developing research questions, essays, and presentations related to the work of the project.
 * For further information please contact Emily Selove, e-mail e.selove@exeter.ac.uk.
 * The closing date for completed applications is July 31, 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on September 02, 2019.

The posts will include archival research requiring travel within the UK, reading manuscript documents dating from 1550-1700, photographing documents, entering historical data into a database, analysis of data using a database, writing at least two articles (one co-authored with Professor Whittle) for top historical journals, presenting papers at international conferences, organising a conference, and attending regular project meetings in Exeter.

Both roles are full time and fixed term for three years from 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2022.

About you

The successful applicants will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in early modern social and/or economic history and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to visit county archives around the UK to read and photograph documents; confidently read difficult seventeenth century handwriting; enter and retrieve data from an Access database; write academic English to a publishable standard; and understand academic debates about the nature of work in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century England.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

With over 22,000 students and 5,500 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment in which to work. We are an equal opportunity employer, a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

What we can offer you

-Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

-A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

For further information please contact Professor Jane Whittle, e-mail [mailto:j.c.whittle@ex.ac.uk j.c.whittle@ex.ac.uk] or telephone (01392) 723292.

University of Leeds (EU:UK:Eng) - Post-Doctoral Research Assistant, Quantifying Bilingual Experience - Deadline: 12 Jul. 2019
Reference: AHCLC1087

http://jobs.leeds.ac.uk/AHCLC1087

Are you an ambitious early-career researcher looking for your next challenge?

Do you possess a Ph.D. in Bilingual Language Acquisition? Do you have a keen desire to further our understanding of bilingual language experience and its impact on language development? Are you committed to Open Science? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Project: Quantifying Bilingual Experience – optimising tools for educators, clinicians and researchers

Our project aims to bring a step-change in the measurement of bilingual language experience. It will seek to establish an optimal metric informed by an in-depth review of existing tools and a consensus among researchers, speech & language therapists and educators on what aspects of language experience to index.

We aim to deliver user-friendly, online questionnaires (and their associated back-end calculators) to return measures of current and cumulative language experience in real time. The questionnaires will be available in 13 languages, and vary in length and level of detail: the shortest version will be useful when parental consultation is challenging; the longest version will yield more fine-grained measures to enable in-depth enquiries.

Reliability and cross-language validity of the tools we develop will be assessed using new data from 300 children in 3 different countries, in collaboration with an international team of experts. Based on this assessment, we will provide evidence-based guidance to inform users' choice on the level of questionnaire detail most appropriate to their needs.

Exploiting cutting-edge statistical techniques, we will also develop an objective method to identify early those bilingual children in need of support with their school language, helping practitioners estimate when a child with English as an Additional Language can be expected to have “caught up” with their monolingual peers.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Prof. Cécile De Cat, Professor of Linguistics

Email: [mailto:C.DeCat@leeds.ac.uk C.DeCat@leeds.ac.uk]

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Faculty/Service: Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures

School/Institute: School of Languages, Cultures and Societies

Category: Research

Grade: Grade 7

Salary: £33,199 to £39,609 p.a.

Due to funding restrictions the starting salary will be at the minimum of the grade

Working Time: 100%

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term (3 Years – 1 October 2019 to 30 September 2022)

Closing Date: Friday 12 July 2019

University of Liverpool (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, Institute of Irish Studies - Deadline: 7 July 2019
Location: Liverpool

Salary: £34,188 to £39,610 pa

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Deadline: 8th July 2019

Job Ref: 011963

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, School of Histories, Languages & Culture

We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on a multidisciplinary project examining the role that the arts may play in achieving reconciliation in post-conflict societies. The role will be based in Liverpool with occasional travel, but involve research into the specific context of Northern Ireland. Experience of research into the arts, cultural policy, conflict resolution and reconciliation and/or Northern Ireland would be advantageous. You should have, or be nearing completion of, a PhD that is relevant to these topics. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and as part of multidisciplinary team.

The post is Fixed Term until December 2020.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

===University of Luxembourg (EU:Lux) - Postdoctoral researcher in English Philology - Deadline: 30 June 2019=== The University of Luxembourg is a multilingual, international research University.

The Research Unit IPSE and the Institute of English Studies (IES) at the University of Luxembourg are seeking to appoint within its Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education:

Postdoctoral researcher in English Philology (M/F) As an Institute and a Study Programme, we approach English from both linguistic and literary perspectives, with the following focal points of research: Your Role: Research The candidate would provide support in ongoing research projects regarding the interactions between literature and language. They would be involved in the Institute’s current research activities, such as Mapping English in Luxembourg and Luxembourgish Literatures in English Your Role: Teaching The candidate would support the development of modules focusing on how literature and language interconnect in different contexts, with an emphasis on computer-mediated communication. He or she would accompany students wishing to develop their expertise in the study of language and style in areas such as project design (research presentations, bachelor theses). To ensure continuity and sustainability within the programme, it would be important for the candidate to be able to tackle both the literary and linguistic dimensions of English as a multi-variety field and to convey the literariness of language as well as the linguistic qualities of literature to our students.
 * Réf: F3-100031
 * Fixed-term contract 3 years (may be extended up to a total of 5 years)
 * Full time (40 hrs/week)
 * Employee status
 * Literatures in English in Luxembourg (creative writing, reception, and literary history)
 * Features of English used in Luxembourg (phonology, syntax, lexis)
 * Teaching and learning English in Luxembourg
 * Ideologies of English in multilingual and intercultural environments

The jobholder will contribute to and support the study programme advising system (Portfolio); he or she would be in charge of advising and accompanying 20 out of 100 students in their academic development. He/ she will supervise Bachelor theses within the programme. Your Profile We offer For further information, please contact Agnès Prüm: agnes.prum@uni.lu
 * Outreach activities:
 * organising workshops and conferences: such as recurring series of events (e.g. the English Studies Conferences and the English Studies Reading Circle (BCE)) and academic conferences and related workshops ‘Mapping English in Luxembourg’ (IES);
 * keeping the website and social networks up-to-date and implementing the English Studies blog, whose aim is to bring together research and teaching initiatives and output.
 * PhD in Philology, preferably English with experience in sociolinguistics
 * Interest in carrying out fundamental research on English-language literatures in Luxembourg; this includes a cataloguing of varieties of English spoken and written in Luxembourg and their stylistic impact on the Literature produced in the country and does not require prior experience in this field;
 * Ability to build digital resources facilitating teaching, learning, and research activities in this as yet unchartered field
 * Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
 * You will work in a stimulating international and interdisciplinary environment.
 * The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Further Information Please provide the following documents via the online portal by 30 June 2019: Applications will be considered on receipt therefore applying before the deadline is encouraged.
 * a detailed CV
 * an abstract of your thesis,
 * a list of 3 referees,
 * a motivation letter,
 * a description of possible research interests/ideas

===University of Luxemburg (EU:Lux) - Post-doc in Contemporary European History - Deadline: 15 July 2019=== Post-doc in Contemporary European History (m/f)
 * Ref: I3-50010502
 * Fixed-term contract 3 years (with possibility of prolongation)
 * Full-time position (40h/week)
 * Employee status
 * Earliest starting date November: 1st, 2019

Your Role
- conduct a clear defined research project with a strong focus on comparative, transnational or international history

- expand the international network of the C2DH

- raise third-party funds

- teaching at BA or MA level (60 hours a year)

For further information please contact: Benoît Majerus ([mailto:benoit.majerus@uni.lu benoit.majerus@uni.lu])

For more information information about C2DH, please visit: www.c2dh.uni.lu

Your Profile

 * PhD in Contemporary History
 * Very good track record of publications in relevant peer reviewed journals
 * Participation in collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects
 * Experience in writing grant proposals
 * Active knowledge in English and in either German or French

We offer
- an interesting position within an international research centre

- dynamic and multicultural research environment

Further Information
Applicants are invited to apply online by presenting a research proposal (3 to 5 years) on a self-selected topic with detailed work packages and publication strategy (5 pages). The application should also contain:

- a curriculum vitae

- a teaching proposal (1 page)

- one article or book chapter

- two reference letters

Further Information
The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Application deadline: 15 July 2019.

===University of Oslo (NOR) - Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Linguistic Explorations Beyond Language - Deadline: 20 Sep 2019=== Job description

A Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) in Linguistic Explorations beyond Language is available at the Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN), University of Oslo.

The position is associated with the Super Linguistics Research Group (https://www.hf.uio.no/iln/english/research/groups/super-linguistics/index.html) and is funded by the faculty of Humanities.

The candidate is expected to present a research project with clear relevance for the emerging field of ‘Super Linguistics’, defined as the application of formal linguistic methodology (and methodology inspired by formal linguistics, especially from the perspective of syntax, semantics and the syntax-semantics interface) to diverse non-standard objects (such as gestures, music, dance, non-verbal pictorial representations, animal calls, etc.). Of specific interest are interdisciplinary proposals that combine formal linguistic approaches with approaches from areas such as (but not limited to) musicology, psychology, ethology, cognitive science, human movement science, robotics, or informatics. We seek strongly motivated, competent and internationally oriented candidates, with high-ranking qualifications in their relevant area of research.

The position is available for a period of 2 years.

The successful candidate is expected to become part of the research environment/network of the department and contribute to its development. The main purpose of postdoctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Qualification requirements The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis (or equivalent)  being approved.
 * PhD or equivalent academic qualifications with a specialization in linguistics, philosophy, musicology, psychology, biology (ethology), cognitive science, human movement science, robotics, informatics, or other relevant field. The applicant is required to document that the degree corresponds to the profile for the post.
 * The candidate's research project must be closely connected to the Super Linguistics Research Group, including experience with research in formal linguistics (syntax, semantics, the syntax-semantics interface, and/or related fields)
 * Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
 * Personal suitability and motivation for the position

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be placed on: We offer How to apply
 * The project’s scientific merit, research-related relevance and innovation
 * The applicant’s estimated academic and personal ability to carry out the project within the allotted time frame and contribute to the Super Linguistics Research Group
 * The quality of the project description
 * The applicant’s research suitability for the Super Linguistics Research Group, as documented by relevant manuscripts and/or publications
 * Documented experience with methodology (e.g., experimental and/or statistical) that is relevant for the proposed research project
 * Documented skills with software/analysis tools that are relevant for the proposed research project, including programming skills in Matlab, Python and/or similar environments
 * Good co-operative skills, and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines.
 * Interest in areas such as animal communication (especially primate linguistics), body movement (especially gestures or dance), multimodality, music and/or audio-visual media is considered an advantage.
 * Salary NOK 515 200 – 597 400 per annum depending on qualifications
 * A professionally stimulating working environment
 * Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
 * Attractive welfare benefits

The application must include (in A4 format): Diplomas, certificates, doctoral thesis and other academic works may be requested later.
 * Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
 * Curriculum Vitae with grades listed (with a list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)
 * List of publications and unpublished works
 * Project description (3 - 5 pages). The project description must present a feasible progress plan and clarify how the applicant will approach the postdoctoral project topic empirically, theoretically and methodologically. It is expected that the applicant will be able to complete the project during the period of appointment

Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language and must be in A4 format. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”.

The short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

For questions about the position:

Head of Administration: Jan Halvor Undlien

Head of Department: Piotr Garbacz

Contact for the Super Linguistics Research Group: Pritty Patel-Grosz

For questions about the recruitment process:

HR Adviser: Tonje Olsen

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Department of Linguistics and Scandinavian Studies (ILN) is one of seven departments at The Faculty of Humanities (HF). The department conducts research, teaching and dissemination in general linguistics, Nordic languages (Scandinavian linguistics and Norwegian as a second language), multilingualism, medieval studies (Norse philology and Celtic), Nordic literature (including dissemination of literature and Ibsen-studies), and rhetoric and verbal communication. The Department hosts a socio-cognitive laboratory offering powerful equipment for various types of experiments and studies. ===University of Oxford, Faculty of Music (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researchers, ‘Music and Late Medieval European Court Cultures’ - Deadline: 12 July 2019=== Grade 7: Salary in the range £32,326 - £34,189 p.a.

The Faculty of Music proposes to appoint two postdoctoral researchers for 12 months from September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter to work on the ERC Advanced Grant 'Music and Late Medieval European Court Cultures' (MALMECC).

The project seeks to develop a new, post-national and trans-disciplinary method of studying pre-modern cultures; specifically, the focus is on European courts of the ‘long’ 14th century, defined as 1280 - 1450. The project seeks to achieve its objectives through the systematic collaboration of a team of scholars drawn from relevant disciplines (including but not limited to architectural history, art history, general history, intellectual history, modern and classical languages, musicology) under the leadership of the Principal Investigator (PI), Karl Kügle. Each team member works on a specific sub-project. Applicants are invited to propose a sub-project of their own that complements or enhances the current sub-projects in a creative and innovative way, and that can demonstrably be brought to fruition within a 12-month time span.

Reporting to the project’s Principal Investigator (PI), Karl Kügle, the postdoctoral researchers will pursue an individual research project. They will liaise with the research team and the PI to refine and develop their research and ensure synergy within the entire project, producing one or more articles to be submitted to a top-quality journal or equivalent scholarly publication during their tenure. In addition, they will present their research results and represent the project at (inter)national conferences or meetings. Postdoctoral researchers are also encouraged to engage in informal publishing and social media activities, for example by contributing blog posts on the project website.

Candidates should hold, or be close to completion of, a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field (thesis submitted by agreed starting date), and may come from any of the disciplines relevant for the period 1280 - 1450. A significant research output (or promise thereof) is essential, as well as proven organisational skills and the ability to work congenially within a team.

As well as a CV and letter of application detailing how they meet the selection criteria, candidates will provide a supporting statement of no more than 1500 words (including bibliography) detailing their proposed sub-project. Please see the ‘How to Apply’ section of the Further Particulars for more information.

More information on the project and sub-projects can be found on the MALMECC website at: www.malmecc.eu and www.malmecc.eu/research-areas/. For informal inquiries, please contact Martha Buckley (project administrator).

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 12 July 2019. We anticipate that interviews will take place on Friday 26 July 2019.

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=141177 ===University of Oxford, Oxford Department of International Development (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher - Refugees are Migrants: Refugee Mobility, Recognition and Rights - Deadline: 17 Jul. 2019=== Oxford Department of International Development, Mansfield Road, Oxford

Grade 7: £32,236 - £39,609 p.a.

We are seeking an experienced postdoctoral researcher to form the core team for the ERC-funded REF-MIG project, led by the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr Cathryn Costello, based at the Oxford Department of International Development, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford. The post is fixed-term for 1 year and is to commence as soon as possible.

The researcher will work collaboratively with the PI and other members of the research group to accomplish the aims of the REF-MIG project. In particular, you will undertake desk-based and field-based research into the role of international organisations and other non-state actors in global refugee and migration regimes, empirical research (both qualitative and quantitative) and archival research, in order to accomplish the various project goals. As well as the preparation of research publications and presenting papers at appropriate scholarly conferences, stakeholder gatherings and other meetings.

Applicants must have:

a doctorate in politics, international relations, sociology, law, or similar discipline, or evidence that a doctorate is imminently expected; • demonstrated expertise in the empirical study of international organisations, norms, legal processes and institutions, using a range of methods, both qualitative (including archival research) and quantitative; • excellent empirical research skills and experience, ideally demonstrated in previous publications and participation in research projects examining legal processes and/or international organisations and institutions; • a proven ability to manage own independent research and associated activities; • previous scholarly publications at the highest level, commensurate with experience; • excellent presentation and communication skills; • ability, willingness and commitment to work in a multidisciplinary team; • excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research project • demonstrated knowledge of and interest in the global migration and refugee regimes, in particular the roles of international organisations therein, in light of the recently adopted Global Compacts and attendant institutional changes.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online; you will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 17 July 2019.

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=141123

===University of Oxford, Oxford Internet Institute (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Researcher, legal and ethical analysis of Big Data analytics and AI - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019=== The Oxford Internet Institute is a leading centre for research into the governance of emerging technologies. Applications are invited from highly-qualified individuals for the position of Postdoctoral Researcher to collaborate with Professor Sandra Wachter (Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow) and Dr Brent Mittelstadt (Research Fellow and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow) on the legal and ethical analysis of Big Data analytics and AI.

The position is suited to candidates who hold or are near completion, of a PhD/DPhil in a relevant field.

The position requires someone with the ability to identify and analyse relevant laws, policies and theories around AI, review the literature, and publish results in collaboration with Professor Wachter and Dr Mittelstadt. The primary task will be to undertake legal and ethical analysis to establish the essential requirements, standards, and duties for the safe, responsible and accountable deployment of AI in high-risk sectors (e.g. digital advertising, financial services, medicine, criminal justice).

Excellent writing, presentation abilities, and analytical skills are required. A record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals and the proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and obtain research funding, both commensurate with the stage of the candidate's academic career, are very desirable.

The position is available immediately for 18 months, with possibility of renewal thereafter, subject to funding availability. The position is located in Oxford and the candidate is expected to move to Oxford to take up the position.

Please note that you may only apply through the Oxford University website

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 15 July 2019 can be considered. Interviews for those short-listed are currently planned to take place week commencing 5 August 2019.

https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=140748

Closing Date: 15-JUL-2019 12:00

===University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - 'Religion and the Frontier Challenges' - Deadline: 10 Jul. 2019===
 * Pembroke College wishes to appoint two Junior Research Fellows to the proposed ‘Religion and the Frontier Challenges’ research programme. This programme is an interdisciplinary initiative, with its disciplinary centre in Theology and Religious Studies but actively engaging with other academic disciplines.
 * The fellowships are open to applicants of any nationality and from any academic discipline, and are tenable for three years from 1 September 2019. The fellows will conduct an original research project of their own design that engages the overall aims of the research programme and will contribute to building the programme.
 * Applicants should either have completed their PhD or be close to completion (and will need to have submitted their doctorate before taking up the fellowship). Preference will be given to applicants who have not already held a postdoctoral fellowship, JRF or tenured academic post. We particularly welcome applications from candidates:
 * Whose proposed research projects are genuinely interdisciplinary in methodology and approach;
 * With a proven record of original research and publication (published or in press);
 * Who are already engaging in research collaborations and/or whose proposed projects offer clear prospect for future collaborative projects and ventures, whether within or outside the University of Oxford;
 * from under-represented groups.


 * Fellows will be expected to contribute to the overall development of the research programme, for instance, by engaging in research conversations, seminars, conferences and collaborations. They will be expected to be actively involved in sharing and communicating their research andto play an active role in the college, engage with the scholars and students working in cognate subject areas across the university, and/or to engage with the subject of Theology and: for instance, by offering contributions to teaching. The research fellows will be based at Pembroke College, where they will work under the supervision of Pembroke’s tutorial fellow in Theology and Religion, and an academic mentor.
 * Applications should be submitted by email to academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk by the 10th July and should include:
 * A letter of application explaining why you wish to be considered for this position addressing all the points set out above;
 * A curriculum vitae setting out details of your higher education, research and publications;
 * A 1,000 word research proposal;
 * The names, positions, postal addresses and email addresses of three academic referees who will be contacted if your application is shortlisted.


 * We encourage all applicants to complete the attached equal opportunity monitoring form. Interviews are planned to be held on the 30th July.
 * The terms and conditions of the post are available at www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/about-pembroke/vacancies along with the Further Particulars. The University Terms and Conditions shown elsewhere on this site do not apply.
 * The stipend for the role is £30,000 per annum and accommodation may be available in college. Benefits include a research allowance of £1,545 per annum (at the discretion of the college), a shared office and all lunches and dinners when the college kitchens are open. (N.B. the stipend and allowances are based in 2018-19 rates and may be revised for 2019-20 and subsequent years.)

===University of Oxford, Pembroke College (EU:UK:Eng) - Rokos Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History - Deadline: 7 Jul. 2019===
 * Pembroke College wishes to appoint a Rokos Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in Economic History from 1 September 2019 for one year. The field of specialisation is open, though some preference will be given to candidates whose interests complement those of Dr. Brian A’Hearn, Fellow in Economics (CV here).
 * The Rokos JRF in Economic History will be expected to conduct original research in their chosen field and will enjoy the freedom and facilities to develop their research portfolio. They will also be expected to contribute to the development of Economics and/or History at the College. Optionally, and by agreement with the Fellow in Economics, they may provide undergraduate teaching, participate in admissions and supervise undergraduate dissertations.
 * Applicants should either have completed their PhD or be close to completion (and will need to have submitted their doctorate before taking up the Fellowship) and preference will be given to applicants who have not already held a postdoctoral Fellowship, JRF or tenured academic post. Selection criteria will be based on the candidate’s overall academic record, quality and achievement of research, research plans, academic fit with the College Fellowship and suitability for an academic career.
 * Applications should be submitted by email to academichr@pmb.ox.ac.uk by midnight on 7th July and should include:
 * A letter of application explaining why you wish to be considered for this position;
 * A curriculum vitae setting out details of your higher education, research and any publications to date;
 * A 1,000 word research proposal; and
 * Two sample pieces of written work, published or unpublished. Each piece should be about the length of a chapter or article, but not exceeding 10,000 words (so not more than 20,000 words in total).


 * In addition, you should ask three academic referees to send references to the same address by the same deadline, commenting on the selection criteria above. Interviews are currently planned to be held on the 31st July.
 * The stipend for the role is £22,800 per annum, and a housing allowance of £7,200. College accommodation may be available in lieu of the housing allowance if the successful candidate wishes to live in College. The successful candidate will also be entitled to a research allowance of £1,545 per annum (at the discretion of the College) and all lunches and dinners when the college kitchens are open. N.B. The stipend and allowances are based in 2018-19 rates and may be revised for 2019-20 and subsequent years.
 * The Further Particulars for this post are available from the college website: http://www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/about-pembroke/vacancies This is a College vacancy and the university terms and conditions found elsewhere on this site do not apply to this post.

===University of Oxford, St. Edmund's Hall (EU:UK:Eng) - Early Career Teaching & Research Appointments - Deadline: 12 July 2019=== The College proposes to create up to six Early Career Teaching and Research appointments associated with Junior Research Fellowships. These are fixed term, non renewable posts available for the period October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2022. The subject fields for which applications are sought are: The aim of these posts is to provide support to Tutorial Fellows in the subject areas with which they are associated, while providing an opportunity for the Fellow to undertake independent research. The duties of the Early Career Appointments will therefore include teaching and administration alongside research activity. It is expected that the appointees will spend approximately 50% of their time on teaching and administration, with the remainder spent on research activity. The precise balance of teaching and other administrative support (pastoral oversight, admissions, learning support) will be under the direction of the Tutorial Fellows in the subject(s) with which they are associated. Appointees will be expected to work in Oxford during weeks 0-9 of the University term.
 * Earth Sciences, with a preferred focus on Russia
 * Economics, with a preferred focus on China
 * English Literature 1550-1790 (early American or Irish interests welcome)
 * History, with a preferred focus on Medieval History
 * Material Sciences
 * Medical Sciences, with a preferred focus on medical genetics

Applicants must demonstrate: Further information about the posts and full details of how to apply can be found here.
 * an outstanding level of academic achievement, appropriate to the stage of their career with evidence of and potential for producing distinguished research in their field;
 * the ability to provide excellent tutorial and small-group teaching in a range of undergraduate topics.
 * the organisational skills and motivation to undertake College administration;
 * an informed interest in the full range of academic duties of the post and the ambition to progress to an academic post, whether Oxford or elsewhere;
 * evidence of commitment to their professional development;
 * evidence that the post-holder’s development as an academic will benefit from this appointment.

Location: Oxford

Salary: Successful applicants will be appointed on Grade 6 of the Oxford salary scale (currently £29515 – £35211 per annum) and will have the option of becoming or remaining a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).

Appointees will be entitled to an Academic Allowance (currently £3,000 per annum)

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a covering letter setting out their research plans and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae and a sample of their research output of no more than 5000 words in PDF format by email to [mailto:recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk] by GMT Noon on Friday, July 12, 2019. Interviews are expected to be held on or after July 18, 2019.

Applicants are asked to consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but it would be appreciated if you complete it at the same time as your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring.

Apply here: https://www.seh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/early-career-teaching-and-research-appointments

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities - Deadline: 15 Oct. 2019
Five Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to junior scholars in the humanities who are no more than five years out of their doctorate. Preference will be given to candidates not yet in tenure track positions, whose proposals are interdisciplinary, who have not previously enjoyed use of the resources of the University of Pennsylvania, and who would particularly benefit from and contribute to Penn's intellectual life.

The programs of the Wolf Humanities Center are conceived through yearly topics that invite broad interdisciplinary collaboration. For the 2020-2021 academic year, our topic will be CHOICE.

The Fellowship carries a stipend of $57,900 plus a $3000 research fund and single-coverage health insurance (fellows are responsible for coverage for any dependents). Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/59368
 * The PhD (and its international equivalent, such as the DPhil) is the only eligible terminal degree, and applicants must be humanists or those in such allied fields as anthropology or history of science. Ineligible categories include an MFA or any other doctorate such as EdD, social scientists, scholars in educational curriculum building, and performing artists (note: scholars of performance are eligible).
 * Scholars who received or will receive their PhD between December 1, 2014 and December 1, 2019 are eligible to apply. You must have your degree in hand, or have passed your defense, no later than December 1, 2019 to be eligible. Your application will not be considered unless this condition is met (i.e., you are ineligible to apply if you will defend or otherwise submit your dissertation anytime in 2020). You are eligible to apply if you pass your defense by December 1, 2019, but will not graduate until May 2020.
 * Scholars are required to spend the year (August–May) in residence at Penn.
 * During their year in residence, Fellows pursue their proposed research, are required to teach one course during the year, and must also participate in the Center's weekly Mellon Research Seminar (Tuesdays, 12:00–1:50), presenting their research at one of those seminars.
 * The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet eligibility requirements.
 * Visa eligibility: International scholars outside of North America are appointed under a J-1 visa (Research Scholar status). Scholars seeking to hold an H-1B visa during the fellowship year at Penn are ineligible (no exceptions can be made). The Wolf Humanities Center reserves the right to cancel awards if the recipient is unable to meet this condition. Applicants should consult the international programs office at their current university to confirm eligibility before applying for this fellowship. If awarded a fellowship, international scholars are required to be in residence August 1, 2020–May 31, 2021.

University of Pennsylvania (USA:PA) - 2020-2021 Fellowship at the Katz Center: "America’s Jewish Questions" - Deadline: 23 Sept. 2019

 * The Herbert D. Katz Center at The University of Pennsylvania is now accepting applications for the 2020–2021 academic year on the theme of America’s Jewish Questions.
 * Over the past four decades, the methods, questions, and sources guiding the study of Jews in the United States have changed vastly even as the central narrative of American Jewish history has shifted only gradually. In particular, the story that "America is different"—that American Jewish experience has been marked by success and progress in contrast to the narrative sweep of European Jewish history—has remained entrenched in scholarship about American Jews.
 * New attention to the diversity of Jewish practices, politics, and peoples, at home and abroad, compels us to reconsider many of the basic assumptions and concepts that have shaped the study of American Jews. This fellowship year promises multiple entry points into some of the most pressing debates within US history and Jewish history, and intersects with vital questions shaping Jewish cultural studies, literary theory, and social scientific inquiry. Even as the recent rise of anti-Semitism and the emerging challenges to Zionism in the United States have been sources for contemporary Jewish debate, broader trends in Jewish scholarship over the last two decades also suggest the need for critical reinterpretations of American Jewish culture and community.
 * In an effort to make the most of this moment, the Katz Center invites applications from scholars pursuing research that revises, reframes, or expands our understanding of American Jews, their history, religious life, politics, culture, and experience. Possible topics may include but are not limited to: nationalism and sovereignty in globalizing contexts; religious experimentation and innovation; civil society and the state; constructions of gender, sexuality, and race; systems of jurisprudence and economics; aesthetic and cultural expression; linguistics; mobility, migrations, urbanism, and Jewish life in unexpected places. The fellowship year aims to be in conversation with developments beyond Jewish studies, and applications are welcome from scholars whose work crosses national or religious boundaries and who explore the complex connections that American Jews created throughout Europe, Latin America, Palestine/Israel, and other parts of the world. The Center also welcomes projects that engage in public scholarship or that seek to communicate to new audiences in new ways.
 * The Katz Center’s goal is to support individual projects, but it aims as well to encourage intellectual community, which means the ideal applicant will be one willing to learn from and work with scholars from other disciplines or focused on other periods, or animated by different approaches.
 * Additional Opportunity: Israel Institute Fellowship
 * With funding from the Israel Institute and in partnership with Penn’s Jewish Studies Program, the Katz Center is offering an additional opportunity for a teaching fellowship in 2020–2021 for Israeli scholars. The recipient will be a full participant in the Center’s fellowship program, and will teach one undergraduate course per semester on an Israel-related subject. Scholars doing work that explores American-Israeli relations, Jewish American responses to Israel, the role of Americans in Israel or other related topics are particularly welcome to apply. To be eligible for the Israel Institute/Katz Center fellowship applicants must be Israeli citizens with a PhD in a field or subject related to modern Israel and/or who is currently employed at an Israeli institution of higher learning or research center. Applicants to this fellowship are required to submit a sample syllabus along with a statement of past teaching experience and teaching style.


 * Fellowship Eligibility
 * The Katz Center invites applications from scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and the arts at all levels. Applicants must hold a PhD or expect to receive their degree no later than the start date of the fellowship. The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet application terms. International scholars are appointed under a J-1 visa only (Research Scholar status). No exceptions can be made, and the Katz Center reserves the right to cancel awards if the recipient is unable to meet this condition. Applicants should consult the international programs office at their current university to confirm eligibility before applying for this fellowship.


 * Fellowship Requirements
 * Fellows are required to spend the term of the fellowship in residence in Philadelphia at the Katz Center and are expected to pursue their proposed research projects while at the Center. The Center’s requirements are residency in Philadelphia, attendance of weekly lunches on Mondays and weekly seminars on Wednesdays, one seminar presentation, as well as full participation in fellow-conceived colloquia and symposiums, among other special events. Fellows are provided with an office, computing and printing access, as well as administrative assistance and full library privileges to the University of Pennsylvania library system, including book delivery.

===University of Roehampton, London (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow, ‘The Quest for God: Towards a Philosophical Theology of Desire’ - Deadline: 4 Jul. 2019=== Fixed term contract for 10 months
 * Please visit https://katz.sas.upenn.edu/fellowships/fellowship-program/call-applications for more information and to access the online application portal.
 * Application deadline: September 23, 2019

Following the award of a generous grant from the Templeton Religion Trust, the University of Roehampton and King’s College London are pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from 1st September 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Fellow will be appointed in the Department of Humanities at the University of Roehampton, and will work on the research project ‘The Quest for God: Towards a Philosophical Theology of Desire’ directed by Professor Fiona Ellis and Dr Clare Carlisle. The position is full-time for a fixed term of 10 months, with a salary of £35,838 pro rata (inclusive of London Allowance).

Applicants should have a PhD in Philosophy of Religion or Theology by the start date of the Fellowship. Duties of the position include attending a workshop at the University of Virginia in October 2019, contributing a paper to the seminar series, and assisting the Directors in organisation and development of the project (including organising seminars and a conference, writing interim and final reports, and maintaining the project newsletter).

Applications should consist of a CV, two references (emailed directly from the referees), and a covering letter including relevant experience and an explanation of how your research trajectory fits with the project.

For further details about the project, please email Fiona Ellis ([mailto:fiona.ellis@roehampton.ac.uk fiona.ellis@roehampton.ac.uk]) or Clare Carlisle ([mailto:clare.clarlise@kcl.ac.uk clare.clarlise@kcl.ac.uk]).

University of São Paulo (BRA) - Post-Doctoral Fellowship In History And Art Criticism - Deadline: 14 Jul. 2019
The Thematic Research Project “Collect, Identify, Describe, Exhibit. The Curatorial Cycle and the Production of Knowledge”, developed at the University of São Paulo (USP) (members: Museum of Contemporary Art–MAC, Museum of Zoology, Paulista Museum, Museum of Archeology and Ethnology and Institute of Physics, as well as the University of Campinas–UNICAMP), financed by FAPESP–São Paulo Research Foundation, offers one post-doctoral fellowship, for the period of 24 months, for a candidate with outstanding research experience.

We are looking for a candidate who is capable of developing research according to the theme “The making of the MAC-USP modern art collection and the former MAM[Portuguese acronym which stands for Museum of Modern Art]”.

Within this research project, the candidate should propose a study topic based on the MAC-USP's modernist collection. The goals of the research should be based in the curatorial cycle within the Museum and built around one or more of the Thematic Project’s proposed axes (collect, identify, process and diffuse), according to its areas of research: History and Art Criticism.

The possibility of developing a post-doctoral research project in this thematic project is of fundamental importance, because it will enable the Museum to embrace specialties and knowledge that may not be included in the framework of the main and associated researchers. In addition, we will have the possibility of seeing the production of scientific articles and other genres of publication from the work with the collections studied here.

Mandatory prerequisites

PhD degree in the area related to the project, obtained less than seven years ago; availability to start immediately; the selected candidate must live in São Paulo, Brazil and be exclusively committed to this research.

Desired qualities

Previous experience in research in the area of Arts with specialization in History and Art Criticism; preference for previous experience with collections of modern and contemporary art museums; excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese; the candidate must have previous publications in the area and international experience.

Application

It is important that the candidate carefully read the call notices for the fellowships, which are available at: www.mac.usp.br/mac/conteudo/academico/editais/88.asp.

Registration must be submitted until July 14th, 2019.

This opportunity is open to candidates of any nationalities. The selected candidate will receive a FAPESP’s Post-Doctoral fellowship in the amount of BRL 7.373,10 monthly and a research contingency fund, equivalent to 15% of the annual value of the fellowship which should be spent in items directly related to the research activity.

More information on the FAPESP Postdoctoral Fellowship is available at www.fapesp.br/en/postdoc.

More information about the fellowship is at: www.fapesp.br/2945.

===University of Vienna (EU:Aut) - Postdoctoral Fellowships for Female Researchers (all disciplines) - Deadline: 30 Sept. 2019=== The overall goal of the REinforcing Women In REsearch (REWIRE) COFUND Programme is to support the careers of excellent postdoctoral female researchers at the University of Vienna.

What we offer: In addition to your individual research project and customised career development plan, you will be encouraged to: Applicants must: Applicants will need to submit a support letter from a hosting mentor as part of their application. A list of participating departments is available on our website. Applicants may also reach out to potential mentors who fit their research profiles and are employed at the University of Vienna who are not already on the list.
 * A 36-month fellowship in any discipline offered at the University of Vienna
 * A highly competitive programme supporting you in your academic career progression and becoming a mentor for future female researchers
 * Working at the largest research and education institution in Austria
 * The chance to live in Vienna - the city with the highest quality of life in the world for 10 years in a row!
 * Be part of and build upon an enhanced research network
 * Participate in non-research oriented training programmes
 * Develop transferable skills
 * Gain international exposure through publications in high-profile journals
 * Participate in international conferences
 * Be female
 * Have been awarded their PhD or will have successfully defended their PhD before the start of the fellowship
 * Comply with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Mobility Rule (REWIRE will abide by the mobility rule defined for MSCA, the reference date being the call deadline, meaning applicants will only be eligible if they have lived or had their main activity (work, studies etc.) in Austria for less than 12 months within the past three years at the time of the relevant deadline)
 * Submit a complete application (in English and in A4 format) before the specific call deadline

Fellows will be employed at the University of Vienna for the duration of the fellowship and be paid a postdoctoral researcher salary in line with Austria’s Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (salary group B1(a)).

The first call for applications opens on 1st July 2019. Application Form and Guide for Applicants to be published on our website. Deadline: 30th September 2019.

The second call for applications will open on 15th February 2020 and close on 15th April 2020.

Applicants may find more information on our website: https://rewire.univie.ac.at/

University of Warwick (EU:UK:Eng) - Research Fellow - Deadline: 15 Jul. 2019

 * Fixed term position for 3 years
 * We are seeking to appoint a full-time Research Fellow for the fixed-term period of thirty-six months to conduct research as part of the Wellcome Trust funded project, What’s at Stake in the Fake? Indian Pharmaceuticals, African Markets and Global Health, under the direction of Dr Sarah Hodges.
 * You will have a first degree or equivalent, a PhD in History, Anthropology or a related field, and experience of conducting archival, oral history and/or ethnographic research. You will have the ability to conduct research in Gujarati and/or Kiswahili. Applicants may be given preference who have research expertise in any of the following areas: Indians in Africa, trade networks, or the history and anthropology of health and medicine.
 * All applications must be accompanied by a CV and covering letter. Short-listed candidates will be required to provide names of two referees as well as a writing sample (of not more than 10,000 words).
 * Please direct all informal inquiries to the project PI, Sarah Hodges, at S.Hodges@warwick.ac.uk.
 * Interview date: 12 August 2019.

University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate 'About Face' - Deadline: 7 Jul. 2019

 * Following the award of a UK Research Innovation Future Leader Fellowship to Dr Fay Bound Alberti for the project entitled ‘About face: The affective and cultural history of transplants', the Department of History seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to the project. The post is full-time and available from 1 September 2019 for two years until 31 August 2021.
 * The project will explore the social, ethical and emotional history of face transplants in the context of the wider histories of facial 'disfigurement', reconstruction and transplantation. It will consider the historical emergence of facial transplantation surgery and its emotional meanings for those affected by it, as well as its portrayal in policy debates, works of fiction and media coverage.
 * Working with other members of the project team, the Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) will play a significant role conducting research and collecting data for the project, including carrying out structured, semi-structured and narrative interviews with surgical teams, face transplant patients and their families. The role holder is also expected to contribute to the development and design of the research, as well as the analysis of the research data and the writing up of work for presentation, publication and dissemination via journals and conferences, including presenting recommendations for policy and clinical practice to health professionals.
 * You should be qualified to PhD level in a subject relevant to the project, such as History, Sociology, Anthropology or Social Psychology, with prior experience of data collection and analysis in a similar area of research. Experience of a wide range of social science methodologies and interviewing techniques are essential, as are excellent interpersonal skills. You should have competent writing skills to write up the research for publication, and excellent presentation skills to communicate research findings to the academic community, health practitioners and others. A collaborative ethos and excellent organisation are key requirements of this post, along with an enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research.
 * The post holder will be based on the University of York’s Campus West, but the data collection will be carried out across the UK and overseas so candidates should be willing to travel frequently during the period of data collection.
 * The appointment will be conditional on a successful Disclosure and Barring Service check.
 * The starting salary will be £32,236 a year on grade 6 of the University’s salary scales.

===University of York (EU:UK:Eng) - Postdoctoral Research Associate, 'Urban ecology and transitions in the Zanzibar archipelago' - Deadline: 7 Jul 2019=== Hours: Full Time / 37 hours a week Contract Type: Fixed Term / 31 months

Department

A fixed term postdoctoral appointment to start on 1 September 2019 and finish on 31 March 2022 is available in the Department of Archaeology, to support the Leverhulme-funded project “Urban ecology and transitions in the Zanzibar archipelago”. The vacancy is for a zooarchaeology AND/OR stable isotope specialist, to assess evidence for diet, economy and resource use at early urban sites in the Zanzibar archipelago.

Role

You will conduct individual and collaborative research and be responsible for collating, analysing and sampling faunal evidence (e.g. identifying domesticated species, producing traditional statistical measures sex/age profiles etc.) from excavated faunal material from Zanzibar and undertaking carbon and nitrogen bulk stable isotope analyses on the samples under the guidance of Dr Michelle Alexander at the University of York. You will also explore the potential for single compound isotope analysis on a subsample and participate in the production and dissemination of project results via academic papers and public outreach.

At York you will join a multi-disciplinary team working between Archaeology and BioArchaeology working closely with Dr Michelle Alexander (York, BioArchaeology), Dr Stephanie Wynne-Jones and another project PDRA (York, Archaeology). You will also be part of a research collaboration with Dr Federica Sulas (Urbnet, Aarhus University) and other colleagues and specialists at Aarhus University.

You will be based in BioArCh and the main Archaeology Department at the King’s Manor, York, an internationally renowned department for Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, but will be expected to travel to Zanzibar to participate in fieldwork and to Aarhus for collaboration and training.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You are expected to hold a PhD in archaeological science, zooarchaeology, palaeoecology, bioscience or a related topic and have competency in isotopic and/or zooarchaeology methods and be able to demonstrate experience of working in an isotope or zooarchaeology laboratory. You will also have the ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination; have experience with and competency in carrying out independent and collaborative research; and demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and also to work independently using own initiative.

You will show a willingness to engage with new techniques, applications and fields of knowledge, attention to detail and commitment to producing work of high quality. You will show a collaborative ethos and an interest in and enthusiasm for the subject matter of the project alongside a positive attitude to colleagues and students and willingness to work proactively with colleagues in other work areas/institutions. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to plan and prioritise your own work in order to meet deadlines, including using initiative to plan research programmes. You will show commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills and a willingness to travel to various locations in the UK and abroad in order to collect/analyse samples, collaborate and to attend conferences.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Michelle Alexander ([mailto:michelle.alexander@york.ac.uk michelle.alexander@york.ac.uk])