Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Canterbury is seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate for a 36-month project on Latin letter-writing in early medieval Britain. The role involves archival research, analysis of linguistic features, and contributions to team-based research. Candidates should possess a PhD in Medieval Studies and advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin. This position offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days of leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of early medieval communication and literary cultures.
• Good understanding of the history of early medieval Britain and its neighbours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archival research to identify manuscript witnesses.
• Analyze linguistic and literary features of Latin epistolary texts.
• Perform palaeographic analysis of letters extant.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin

Research skills

Linguistic analysis

Education

PhD in Medieval Studies or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin and interested in the analysis of Latin letter-writing? This fixed-term full-time postdoctoral Research Associate role invites you to contribute to a 36‑month project to undertake close analysis of Latin letter-writing in early medieval Britain. The position will entail data collection, analysis and dissemination of findings as part of a multi-person team, led by Dr Robert Gallagher (University of Kent) and Professor Francesca Tinti (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU).

Responsibilities

• Archival research to identify manuscript witnesses to letters composed in and sent to Britain in the early medieval period
• Analysis of linguistic and literary features of Latin epistolary texts
• Palaeographic analysis of letters extant in early medieval forms
• Conducting research that addresses the project aims and research questions

Qualifications

• PhD in Medieval Studies, or equivalent
• An advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin
• Demonstrable knowledge of early medieval communication and literary cultures
• A good understanding of the history of early medieval Britain and its neighbours

What we can offer

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days\' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

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