Impactful Research Associate in Early Modern Global History

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer contribution pension

29 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Ride to work and EV car scheme

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Early Modern Global History to work with Prof Edmond Smith on the ERC-selected, UKRI-funded INTRECCI project within the Department of History.

You will develop research across INTRECCI case studies, conduct archival work, contribute to publications, present findings at seminars, and help build a public-facing database of global commercial actors.

Qualifications

• PhD level in a relevant field of early modern global history.
• Excellent communication skills in writing and speaking.
• Willingness to collaborate in a team research environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue research for INTRECCI case studies and analyse institutional exchange.
• Pursue independent and collaborative research in Manchester and archives elsewhere.
• Contribute to collaborative publications (articles, monographs, conference proceedings).
• Communicate findings at seminars and conferences.

Skills

PhD level expertise

Effective communication

Collaborative work

Languages for primary sources

Education

PhD

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Early Modern Global History to work with Prof Edmond Smith on the ERC-selected, UKRI-funded INTRECCI project within the Department of History.

You will develop research across INTRECCI case studies, conduct archival work, contribute to publications, present findings at seminars, and help build a public-facing database of global commercial actors.