AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award Researcher

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

**Research Opportunity in Art-Historical Research**

The University of Cambridge is seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to undertake a collaborative project as part of the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award. The successful candidate will work on a project co-led by Professor Alexander Marr and Dr Jane Eade, focusing on technical art-historical research on paintings attributed to Lockey in the collection of the National Trust.

**Project Overview**

The project will involve researching documentary evidence in the Hardwick archives of Lockey's work for patrons such as Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury, and her son, William Cavendish. This will be complemented by research in The National Archives and other repositories to build a comprehensive picture of Lockey's career. The researcher will also work with Trust curators to understand the use of techniques such as MA-XRF, cross-section sampling, and X-radiography.

**Key Responsibilities**

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Conducting in-depth research on Lockey's work and career
  • Collaborating with Trust curators to understand the use of technical art-historical research methods
  • Researching documentary evidence in archives and repositories
  • Building a comprehensive picture of Lockey's career

**Requirements**

The University of Cambridge is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in art history or a related field, excellent research skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.



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