Sir John Elliott Junior Research Fellowship in History 1500

Job title:

Sir John Elliott Junior Research Fellowship in History 1500

Company

University of Oxford

Job description

The College invites applications for the post of Sir John Elliott Junior Research Fellowship in History 1500-1800, with a specialism in any field of continental European history (excluding the British Isles), or Europe and the wider world, including art history, tenable for a period of three years from 1st October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.Applicants should have received a doctorate in a relevant field of History or History of Art within the past five years (career breaks will be discounted), or should be very close to completing (within the next two months). Evidence of publications (commensurate with career state) are desirable.The purpose of the Fellowship is to advance the scholarship of the holder through a programme of original research. The Fellow will be permitted to teach Early Modern History within the College up to a maximum of 4 hours a week during term time. They may also be asked to assist with other administrative tasks such as undergraduate admissions. The main purpose of the Fellowship is to pursue research.The Fellow will receive the following:

• Salary in the range of £25,001 (subject to pay award).
• Contributory membership of USS (the Universities Superannuation Scheme) will be offered.
• A research allocation, £1,975 per annum.
• Meals at the Common Table in the Senior Common Room when the kitchens are open.
• A housing allowance of £10,836 per annum (alternatively, single accommodation in College may be available; please note that this will be considered a taxable benefit.)
• Payment for any teaching will be made at the hourly standard tuition rates as set by the Senior Tutors’ Committee.

How to ApplyEach application should include: a CV giving a brief summary of the applicant’s career and a description of the applicant’s doctoral research and the contact details of two referees able to comment on their research and teaching (no more than 1000 words), together with a supporting statement of research to be undertaken if appointed (also no more than 1000 words).Closing date: Friday 16 May 2025, 4pmInterviews expected to take place 16 June 2025Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Julia Mannherz
( ).Short-listed candidates will be asked to ensure that their two referees send their references directly, by email, to Janet Quartly, Academic Staff Officer, ( ) in advance of 16 June 2025. Short-listed candidates will also be required to submit an example of their published or unpublished work up to a maximum of 10,000 wordsThe College exists to promote excellence in education and research and is actively committed to the principle of equality of opportunity for all suitably qualified candidates.£25,001 per annum (subject to pay award); and other benefits, see advert for further details

Expected salary

£25001 per year

Location

Oxford

Job date

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:43:02 GMT

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