RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (HISTORICAL CURATION) (REF: 3688)
ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE HISTORY OF EMOTIONS
Shaping the Modern Program
- 3 year appointment
- Salary: $74,713 p.a.
- Plus 17% superannuation
- Closing date: Friday 30 September 2011
The successful candidate will participate on a project under the leadership of Winthrop Professor Susan Broomhall, analysing modern curatorial strategies for interpreting and conveying emotions of the medieval and early modern period, working on Australian, European and post-colonial exhibition spaces. The appointee will bring expertise specifically in medieval or early modern colonial encounters, including relevant languages and will examine how interpretations of medieval and early modern European emotions are embedded in narratives of colonial, religious, economic or other forms of contact with their societies. The Research Associate will work with an international team of historians, ethnologists, art historians and curators to develop and disseminate research in scholarly, professional practice and community fora. Applicants must have a PhD in medieval or early modern history and demonstrated facility with one or more European or Asian language.
For further information regarding the position please contact Winthrop Professor Susan Broomhall by email susan.broomhall@uwa.edu.au. Some assistance with relocation (if applicable) may be negotiated.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs[ at ]uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Number: 310682
ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE HISTORY OF EMOTIONS IN EUROPE (1100-1800)
The appointees will play a prominent role in medieval and early modern emotions research by examining the meanings attributed to emotions in medieval and early modern Europe, and their modes of expression, transmission and regulation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Conduct research in Australian and overseas repositories into emotional understandings and behaviours in medieval and early modern Europe with reference to the area specified in the description
2. Present conference/symposium papers on the project findings at appropriate Australian and international forums.
3. Contribute to interdisciplinary and collaborative workshops in the appropriate CHE program(s).
4. Supervise Honours students and assist in the supervision of Postgraduate research students where appropriate.
5 Apply for external funding to support the extra research activities.
6. Engage in public outreach.
7. Publish academic papers and other scholarly outputs to a high international standard, and in accordance with the research expectations of the particular university.
8. Other duties as directed by the project supervisors or Head of School.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. A PhD in a relevant discipline in medieval and/or early modern studies.
2. A strong track record (relative to opportunity) in research and publication.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage in interdisciplinary research discussions.
4. Knowledge of the appropriate language(s) and linguistic skills required for successful completion of research.
5. A willingness to supervise Honours students and assist in the supervision of Postgraduate level students.
6. Willingness to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries.
7. Effective interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills.
8. Any particular skills or abilities specified for the individual position
9. A commitment to the principles of equity and diversity.
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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (HISTORICAL CURATION) (REF: 3688)
ARC CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE HISTORY OF EMOTIONS
Shaping the Modern Program
- 3 year appointment
- Salary: $74,713 p.a.
- Plus 17% superannuation
- Closing date: Friday 30 September 2011
The successful candidate will participate on a project under the leadership of Winthrop Professor Susan Broomhall, analysing modern curatorial strategies for interpreting and conveying emotions of the medieval and early modern period, working on Australian, European and post-colonial exhibition spaces. The appointee will bring expertise specifically in medieval or early modern colonial encounters, including relevant languages and will examine how interpretations of medieval and early modern European emotions are embedded in narratives of colonial, religious, economic or other forms of contact with their societies. The Research Associate will work with an international team of historians, ethnologists, art historians and curators to develop and disseminate research in scholarly, professional practice and community fora. Applicants must have a PhD in medieval or early modern history and demonstrated facility with one or more European or Asian language.
For further information regarding the position please contact Winthrop Professor Susan Broomhall by email susan.broomhall@uwa.edu.au. Some assistance with relocation (if applicable) may be negotiated.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
The position description follows. Written applications quoting the reference number, personal contact details, qualifications and experience, along with contact details of three referees should be sent to Director, Human Resources, The University of Western Australia, M350, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009 or emailed to jobs[ at ]uwa.edu.au by the closing date.
Committed to recruiting, developing and retaining the highest quality staff
Download the application form (choose one format) word (doc); rtf; Country: Australia
