Research Associate in Early Modern Global History

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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 INTRECCI project. The role focuses on developing and pursuing research across principal case studies and contributing to analytical work on institutional exchange.

You will conduct independent and collaborative archival research, contribute to scholarly publications, present findings at seminars, and help build a public-facing database of global

Qualifications

• PhD level qualification with appropriate specialization in early modern global history.
• Strong knowledge and research experience in early modern global history.
• Effective communication skills (spoken and written).
• Language skills with experience working with primary sources in that language.
• Collegial and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue research for principal INTRECCI case studies and analyze institutional exchange.
• Pursue independent and collaborative research at archives and elsewhere to support the project.
• Contribute to collaborative publications (articles, monographs, special issues, conference papers).
• Communicate findings at seminars and conferences.
• Contribute to a shared project repository and a public-facing database of global commercial actors.

Skills

Communication

Languages (primary sources)

Collaborative work

Research experience

Education

PhD

Tools

Database systems

Data entry

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Early Modern Global History. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with Prof Edmond Smith, conducting research for the ERC-selected, UKRI-funded project “Institutional Transformation and the Entangled Commercial Cultures of International Trade, 1450-1750” (INTRECCI). The project is based in the Department of History at The University of Manchester.

You will be responsible for:

• Develop and pursue research for one or more of the principal case studies of the INTRECCI project, and contributing the connected analysis of institutional exchange between them.
• Pursue independent and collaborative research, at The University of History and in archives and libraries elsewhere in support of this research.
• Contribute to collaborative publications (articles, monographs, special issues and conference proceedings).
• Communicate findings of the project at seminars and conferences.
• Contribute to the development of a shared project repository and the development of a public-facing database of global commercial actors.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to PhD level with appropriate specialism
• Sophisticated knowledge and research experience of relevant area of early modern global history
• Effective communication skills (speaking and in writing)
• Command of relevant languages, including experience working with primary sources in this language
• Collegiality and a willingness to work in a collaborative environment

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrate clear potential for high quality research publications
• Experience of organising activities for scholarly or public audiences
• Familiarity with data entry and database systems

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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