Research Assistant/research Associate

5 days ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

These are three-year fixed term appointments in the first instance, starting on (or as close as possible to) the 1 June 2025.

These roles may require occasional domestic and international travel.

i) A PhD (or close to being awarded a PhD) in a relevant discipline, e.g. Modern History, Literature, Politics, Modern Languages or Postcolonial Studies;
ii) Demonstrable experience in working with different kinds of source materials relevant to empires, anticolonialism or postcolonial studies, from the late nineteenth century onwards;
iii) A project proposal that aligns with the objectives of the Project;
iv) A willingness to find out where 'Ireland' mattered in the long arc of British imperial 'unmaking', but prior experience of researching modern Ireland is not essential;
v) Experience of working on sources pertinent (or which could be pertinent) to modern Ireland in any period from the late nineteenth century onwards;
vi) Experience of managing budgets;
vii) Proven ability to conduct a research project, producing clear deliverables and adhering to timelines;
viii) Experience using Microsoft Office; and the ability to learn how to use other software tools, if the Project requires;
ix) Excellent attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team, and to work independently;
x) An ability to communicate with different audiences and stakeholders e.g. through publications, online content or public events; experience of disseminating research beyond the academic community is desirable but not essential.

i) A two-page proposal describing your proposed research project and how it contributes to the Project;
ii) A sample of your written work up to approximately 10.000 words (for example, an article or chapter of your doctoral thesis).

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.

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

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