Daily Archives: 24 September 2015

UWA Research Associate: Emotions on the Medieval and Early Modern Stage in Britain and Ireland – Call For Applications

Research Associate Emotions on the Medieval and Early Modern Stage in Britain and Ireland | REF: 495817

Job no: 495817
Work type: Full-time
Location: Crawley
Categories: Arts

FACULTY OF ARTS – ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions

  • 2 year appointment
  • Level A Step 8 $88,520 p.a.

The University of Western Australia is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight and ranked among the top 100 universities 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.

The successful candidate will develop a project relating to the role of emotions on the theatrical stage in Britain and Ireland, from within the period 1300-1800. 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.

Applications with projects of various kinds are welcome, including studies of emotions in relation to space and staging, performance practice, audience, patronage and sponsorship, dramatic construction, and other contexts of theatrical production and reception.
Contact: Professor Andrew Lynch by email: andrew.lynch@uwa.edu.au

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline in medieval or early modern studies
  • 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

Closing date: Sunday 25 October, 2015.
This position is open to international applications.

Application Details: Applications must be submitted online. Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description and applicants should clearly demonstrate they meet the selection criteria.

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

Fourth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies – Call For Papers

Fourth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, Missouri
June 20-22, 2016

The Fourth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies (June 20-22, 2016) is a convenient summer venue in North America for scholars to present papers, organize sessions, participate in roundtables, and engage in interdisciplinary discussion. The goal of the Symposium is to promote serious scholarly investigation into all topics and in all disciplines of medieval and early modern studies.

The plenary speakers for this year will be Barbara Newman, of Northwestern University, and Teofilo Ruiz, of the University of California, Los Angeles.

The Symposium is held annually on the beautiful midtown campus of Saint Louis University. On campus housing options include affordable, air-conditioned rooms as well as a luxurious boutique hotel. The campus is surrounded by a wealth of restaurants, bars, and cultural venues within easy walking distance.

While attending the Symposium, participants are free to use the Vatican Film Library, the Rare Book and Manuscripts Collection, and the general collection at Saint Louis University’s Pius XII Memorial Library.

The Fourth Annual Symposium on Medieval and Renaissance Studies invites proposals for papers, complete sessions, and roundtables. Any topics regarding the scholarly investigation of the medieval and early modern world are welcome. Papers are normally twenty minutes each, and sessions are scheduled for ninety minutes. Scholarly organizations are especially encouraged to sponsor proposals for complete sessions.

The deadline for all submissions is December 31. Decisions will be made in January, and the final program will be published in February.

For more information or to submit your proposal online, go to: http://smrs.slu.edu

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The John Doran Prize – $500

Dr. John Doran (1966-2012) was senior lecturer in Medieval History at the University of Chester, UK, and an expert in the history of the papacy and the city of Rome. In honor of his commitment to scholarly excellence, the annual John Doran Prize recognizes outstanding work by a graduate student each year. The author of the winning paper will receive $500 and the option to have their paper published in the journal Allegorica. The prize is endowed by the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at Saint Louis University. Submissions are due by April 31, and the winner will be announced at the Symposium. More info at http://smrs.slu.edu/johndoran