Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full time, Fixed Term (12 months) 

Applications are invited for the posts of Postdoctoral Research Associates in the School of Humanities.

Inclusive Histories is a collaborative research and schools engagement project aiming to support the more inclusive teaching of British political history as set out in the AQA Thematic GCSE specification, Britain: Power and the People: c1170 to the present day. As Research Associate you will play a key role in researching stories in the struggle for rights and representation that foreground the voice, experience and agency of traditionally marginalised groups. This includes but is not limited to stories relating to members of the global majority, LGBTQIA+ people, working class people, women and disabled people, as well as those with intersecting identities. Your focus will be the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This research will be undertaken using the archives and collections of the Bishopsgate Institute, Black Cultural Archives, British Film Institute and the London Archives. This role includes a travel costs allowance of up to £1,000. 

You will have an interest in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in research and teaching settings, including participatory research; an interest in the history of rights and representation; excellent organisational skills; experience or a demonstrable aptitude for writing for non-academic audiences; and the ability to work on your own initiative and to act pro-actively. You will also be confident in the use of Microsoft Word and Teams, meeting targets, and with hybrid working. Experience of having conducted archival research with nineteenth and twentieth century collections is essential, and experience of researching or teaching nineteenth or twentieth century political or social history is desirable. This experience need not have been gained in a university role. Comparable experience gained in the heritage, secondary education or other settings is also welcome. 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Matthew Smith on matthew.smith@rhul.ac.uk. 

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 0924-278

Closing Date:   23:59, 28 October 2024 

Interview Dates: 25 and 26 November 2024

Closing Date: 28 Oct 2024

Section: Research

Salary: £39,233 per annum - including London Allowance This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.