Daily Archives: 31 January 2015

University of Western Australia: Research Associate Emotions in Early Modern Colonial Encounters 1600-1800 – Call For Applications

Research Associate Emotions in Early Modern Colonial Encounters 1600-1800
University of Western Australia
Location: Crawley, Western Australia
Salary: AU$63,332 to AU$85,942 (£33,407.63 to £45,334.41 converted salary*) 17% Superannuation
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Job Ref: 494006
Closes: 27 February 2015

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight and ranked among the top 100 universities (ranked 88th in the world) with a broad and balanced coverage of disciplines in the arts, sciences and major professions.

For the past 100 years, UWA has contributed significantly to the intellectual, cultural and economic development of the State of Western Australia and the nation as a whole.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions in collaboration with The University of Western Australia, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of Sydney and The University of Queensland, seeks to appoint an exceptional postdoctoral research fellow at The University of Western Australia to contribute to research projects in the history of emotions in Europe, c. 1100-1800.

Working together with Professor Jacqueline Van Gent, the successful candidate will develop a project relating to the role of emotions in early modern colonial encounters in the period 1600 – 1800. The project will be historical in nature, with focus on English, German, Scandinavian or Dutch colonial encounters. Projects combining written and non-textual sources are particularly encouraged. There is scope to work on material culture, museum collections, and the role of emotions in the provenance of colonial objects and to draw connections between early modern and later periods.

This prestigious fellowship (with an additional $16K pa research support) offers an exciting opportunity for innovative and enthusiastic scholars with demonstrated track records in medieval and/or early modern studies and a capacity to engage in interdisciplinary research.

To be considered for this role, as a minimum, applicants must demonstrate:

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline in medieval or early modern literature
  • A strong track record (relative to opportunity) in research and publication
  • Basic familiarity with research trends in the history of emotions
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in interdisciplinary research discussions
  • Knowledge of the appropriate language(s) and linguistic skills required for successful completion of research
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills which facilitate collaborative research
  • Capacity to work with an academic research team and administrative staff

Benefits include 17% superannuation and generous leave provisions. Some relocation allowance for successful applicants will be considered. These and other benefits will be specified in the offer of employment.

Contact: Professor Jacqueline Van Gent by email: jacqueline.van.gent@uwa.edu.au
Closing date: Friday, 27 February 2015

Application Details: To access the position description and apply online please visit the website http://jobs.uwa.edu.au

UWA: http://www.uwa.edu.au

 

Durham University “IMEMS Library” and “Slater” Fellowships – Call For Applications

Applications are now open for two research fellowship schemes at the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS), Durham University.

The deadline for both schemes is Saturday 28th February 2015 and applications should be submitted to admin.imems@durham.ac.uk. Full details are available on our website.

Durham University IMEMS Library Fellowships, sponsored by Joanna Barker

This scheme is aimed at postdoctoral researchers. Successful applicants will be reimbursed expenses of up to £1,500 per month for up to three months, to go towards travel, accommodation and living expenses during the fellowship. Applicants should submit a CV and a brief summary of what they propose to work on (maximum one side of A4).

Applications should demonstrate a serious research interest that focuses on primary source material within the special collections in Palace Green Library and/or Durham Cathedral, and that falls within the scope of the IMEMS¹ research interests.

Applications from those interested on working on the surviving contents of the Durham Cathedral¹s medieval priory library are particularly welcome as this collection is currently the focus of a large-scale digitisation project.

Fellows will be encouraged to work collaboratively with curators and other subject specialists to realise the collections¹ research potential, and to adopt innovative research methodologies. They will also be encouraged to participate actively within the life of the Institute.

When applying please indicate your availability in 2015 and early 2016, and your preferred fellowship duration (i.e. one, two or three months).

More details: https://www.dur.ac.uk/imems/research/funding/fellows/library.

Durham University Slater Fellowship

University College and IMEMS are delighted to invite applications for the 2015/16 Slater Fellowship, a three-month residential, senior fellowship at Durham University. The Slater Fellowship is provided by the College and offers the post holder full board and accommodation for one University term, membership of University College¹s Senior Common Room and £200 towards travel expenses.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a senior position at another University and have research interests that fall within the scope of IMEMS work.

Applicants should submit a CV and a brief summary of what they propose to work on during their time at Durham (maximum one side of A4). They must demonstrate how their proposed research complements or ties in with existing IMEMS research strands, or the research of individual members of the Institute.

Proposals for projects involving Durham staff or postgraduate students and those which are interdisciplinary in nature are particularly welcome. Proposals for research using primary source material in the collections held in Palace Green Library, Durham Cathedral Library and Ushaw College Library are also encouraged.

When applying, please indicate your availability during the academic year 2015/16, noting that the timing of the Fellowship is variable depending on the availability of accommodation and that for 2015/16 it is likely that the Fellowship will be for Michaelmas term (12 October-18 December, 2015).

More details: https://www.dur.ac.uk/imems/research/funding/fellows/slater.