AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award, Royal Society
The University of Lincoln, in partnership with the Royal Society and the
Science Museum, is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified UK/EU
candidate for a full-time Collaborative Doctoral Award. The award is
funded by the UK AHRC to conduct research on the lives and letters of
Emanuel Mendes da Costa (1717-91).
Da Costa was a Royal Society secretary, conchologist, antiquarian, and
member of the Sephardic London Community. He was a leading collector in
the crux of a transition in natural history, moving from baroque
cabinets of curiosities to Linnaean Enlightenment taxonomy. By studying
his scientific works and largely unknown correspondence network in the
Royal Society, British Library, the Lincoln Cathedral, and other
repositories, the student will analyse both his fixed beliefs and impact
of innovation in natural history. In its analysis of Da Costa’s life
and letters, the PhD’s research also will elucidate the status of Jews
in Georgian England, and the social norms and multicultural and
multinational bounds of scientific reputations within and without The
Royal Society.
The 3.5 year studentship, beginning 1 October 2016, will be based in the
first year at the Royal Society, and in the second and third years at
the University of Lincoln. It offers a unique opportunity for the
award-holder to undertake original research leading to a PhD. The
student will also be part of the Royal Society Library and Science
Museum’s lively research environment where they will receive public
engagement, archival and curatorial training.
Subject to AHRC eligibility criteria, the scholarships cover tuition
fees and a grant (stipend) towards living expenses. The value of the
stipend for 2016/17 is yet to be confirmed. However, it is likely to be
£14,296 plus £550 additional stipend payment for Collaborative Doctoral
Students. Additionally, the student will receive support from The
Royal Society of up to £3000 during the duration of the studentship for
approved travel and expenses.
Further particulars may be found at: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/
Start date 1st October 2016 Duration: 42 months
Eligibility criteria:
* Be a resident of the UK or European Economic Area (EEA).
* A First Class or high Upper Second BA Hons degree or equivalent in
a relevant discipline, such as History, History of Science, Cultural
Studies, Art History, or Judaic Studies.
* A completed masters-level qualification, or be expecting to complete this before you start your PhD study
* Research experience in at least one of the following areas:
cultural history (in particular, the history of visual or material
culture), the history of early modern science, Judaic Studies, early
modern British history.
* Preference may be given to applicants with expertise in written
Spanish and/or Portuguese, early modern paleography, or the history of
biological sciences.
To apply: Candidates should submit an expression of interest letter to Lynn Johnson at collegeofartspgr@lincoln.ac.uk
Informal enquiries regarding the award can be addressed to: Dr Anna Marie Roos: aroos@lincoln.ac.uk<mailto:aro
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