Closing date : 01/09/2013
Reference : HUM-03162
Faculty / Organisational unit : Humanities
School / Directorate : School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Division : John Rylands Research Institute
Salary : £29,541 to £36,298 per annum according to relevant experience
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration: 1 September 2013 for one year with a possibility of renewal dependent on budget availability
Hours per week : Full time
Location : Oxford Road, Manchester
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and outstanding postdoctoral researcher to work in the newly founded John Rylands Research Institute. You will carry out research on the Special Collections in the University of Manchester Library. Your specialization can be in any area connected with the Special Collections, but preference may be given to research on our Persian Manuscripts; Incunables; or Art and Visual Culture collection.
You should have, or be working towards, a PhD or equivalent in a field relevant to our Special Collections, and have gained significant experience in this field. You should be capable of working under your own initiative and interacting closely with scholars with a range of complimentary expertise, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required. Previous grant writing experience is also desirable.
Informal enquiries :
Informal inquiries may be made to Professor Peter E Pormann. Email: peter.pormann@manchester.ac.uk
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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