Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early Modern History, Material Culture & Heritage

TN United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early Modern History, focusing on global carpet collections. The role involves independent research, networking with museum professionals, and contributing to public engagement projects. Candidates should hold a doctorate and have a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Strong research record with publications.
• Experience in public engagement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research within project framework.
• Build networks with museum professionals.
• Publish articles and engage in public projects.

Skills

Research

Public Engagement

Education

Doctorate in relevant humanities discipline

Job description

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Early Modern History, Material Culture & Heritage, Oxford

Client:

University of Oxford

Location:

Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Faculty of English, St Cross Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UL

Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months) from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2026

Hours: Full time

About the role: The English Faculty is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate to a one-year fixed-term research post supporting a project titled, ‘Knotted Histories: Early Modern Global Carpets, Global Exchange and the Public Country House.’ Led by Prof. Nandini Das (Oxford), Dr Francesca Leoni (Ashmolean Museum), Dr Christo Kefalas & Emma Slocombe (National Trust), the project aims to explore global carpet collections to rethink scholarship and heritage practices relating to histories of production, consumerism, sociability, embodiment, and global exchange networks. It seeks to redefine carpet scholarship focusing on craft makers and manufacturing, examining cultural meanings across East and South Asia and Europe.

About you: You will conduct independent research within this framework, build networks with museum professionals, publish articles, and participate in research and public engagement projects. Candidates must hold a doctorate in a relevant humanities discipline, demonstrate a strong research record, and have publications. Experience in public engagement is preferred. Detailed duties and skills are outlined in the full job description.

Application process: Please upload your CV and a supporting statement explaining your research background and how you meet the criteria. You will also need to provide contact details for two referees and indicate if we may contact them now.