Research Associate/Fellow in English Literature (part-time, fixed term) (ARTS

Do you have research specialisation in the literature and culture of the nineteenth century? We are looking to appoint a Research Associate/Fellow in Literature to work in our team in the School of English at the University of Nottingham.

You will be specialised in at least two of the following areas of nineteenth-century studies: women’s writing, letters, periodicals, literature of British India. Your experience of working with manuscripts and transcription of texts would be particularly welcome. You will have or be near to submitting a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant area of literature, as well as having evidence of your ability to carry out and disseminate textual and literary research.  

We recognise that what helps us succeed is the different ideas and experiences of colleagues across our School, who come from a mix of cultures and backgrounds. Together, we are welcoming, inspiring and supportive of everyone. We believe in diverse academic and research teams that will provide the best opportunities to be innovative and forward thinking. We are therefore seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing team and would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic scholars. We are currently working to decolonise our teaching curriculum and understand that having a mix of opinions, broad perspectives, lived experiences and different ways of solving problems enhances our day-to-day work and enriches our academic community. 

Mentoring towards further career progression will be offered throughout the period of the post. 

You would join us on a fixed-term, part time research contract for 18 hours per week (hours of work by arrangement) from 14th October 2024 to 30th June 2025.  

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role. 

Further information about our School and working here. 

We are committed to a Strategic Delivery Plan for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and we warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, socio-economic background and any temporary impairment or other irrelevant distinction. Learn more about the University’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

We strongly endorse Athena SWAN principles, and we have commitment at all levels of our organisation to address gender inequality. It is our mission to ensure equal opportunities, best working practices and fair policies for all.

Selection Process Shortlisting is anonymous based on criteria-based questions. Each member of the shortlisting panel will give a mark for each of your individual answers to create an aggregate score. Your answers will be scored against the essential criteria listed in the person specification. Accordingly, we encourage you to think about how your answers can be tailored to meet these criteria. Our commitment to anonymous shortlisting means that we are not asking you to submit your CV. Therefore, we encourage you to take your time writing your answers, ensuring you use clear language, maintain an accessible style, and provide tangible examples to support your answers without compromising your anonymity. We expect each answer to be approximately 400-500 words in length. The selection process will include a presentation of research to members of an interview panel and a formal interview. If you have any informal enquiries, Professor Máire ní Fhlathúin will be happy to discuss these with you:[email protected] note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2024 Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)