Job: Research Associate, History of Medicine, University of Manchester
The John Rylands Research Institute at the
University of Manchester is looking for a post-doctoral researcher who
can develop a research project around materials in Manchester's medical
archive collections.
If you followed Karen Rushton's posts on the John Rylands Special
Collections blog, you know what treasures we've got in the archives:
https://rylandscollections.
Here is the ad:
Research Associate, Medical Archive Collections
The University of Manchester - School of Arts, Languages and Cultures / John Rylands Research Institute
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Location:
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Manchester
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Salary:
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£30,738 to £37,768 per annum
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Hours:
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Full Time
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Contract Type:
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Contract / Temporary
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Placed on:
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10th February 2016
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Closes:
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14th March 2016
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Job Ref:
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HUM-07762
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Closing date : 14/03/2016
Reference : HUM-07762
Faculty / Organisational unit : Humanities
School / Directorate : School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Division : -
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration : until 31 May 2018
Location : Oxford Road, Manchester
Salary : £30,738 to £37,768 per annum
Hours per week : Full-time
The John Rylands Research Institute is seeking to
appoint a Research Associate as part of its team who will work on the
University of Manchester’s Medical archive collections. You will carry
out original high quality research on the medical
collections, work in partnership with curatorial staff in the
exploration of the Special Collections, prepare high quality grant
applications to secure funding for continuation of the proposed project,
disseminate research findings via articles and presentations,
organise conferences and workshops around the research and play an
active role within the Institute. You will be working under the
supervision of Professor Peter E Pormann, Director of the John Rylands
Research Institute.
You will be expected to hold a Doctorate on a
relevant topic related to the Library’s Medical Collections, have
previous relevant research experience involving Special Collections, own
excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
be highly motivated and be able to work as part of a team and
independently.
The John Rylands Research Institute was established
in 2013 as a unique partnership between The University of Manchester
Library (one of the largest academic library services in the UK) and the
University’s Faculty of Humanities. Its activity
extends across all the University’s faculties and is truly
interdisciplinary. The Institute aims to uncover, explore, unravel and
reveal hidden ideas and knowledge contained within our world-leading
Special Collections. We are creating an international community
of scholars and researchers across many disciplines, to support
research and to bring this information to the wider academic community
and public.
This post is available from 1 June 2016 for a period of 24 months.
This post is based primarily at the Main Library,
Oxford Road Campus, although research may require travel to other
libraries and conferences. All Library staff are required to wear an
identity badge.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome
applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as black and
minority ethnic (BME) candidates are currently under-represented at
this level in this area, we would particularly welcome
applications from BME applicants. All appointments will be made on
merit.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Professor Peter E Pormann
General enquiries:
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
Telephone: 0161 275 4499
Technical support:
Telephone: 01565 818 234