Job Description

We invite applications for a fixed-term (up to twelve months) position 0.6 FTE as Research Associate in the Department of History at the University of Manchester. The Research Associate will work with Dr Charlotte Wildman (PI) on the project \'Reconsidering Crime in Urban Working-Class Homes and Family Life, 1918-1979\', funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council\'s Research, Development and Engagement Fellowship. The project will provide a new historical account of working-class experiences of social and economic inequities through an analysis of non-violent offences undertaken by women and children in urban communities in England and N. Ireland, 1918-1979.

The Research Associate will provide support for the research project. Key duties include undertaking archival research in London, Belfast, and elsewhere in the UK using digital images and transcription; will Co-author a journal article with the PI; and contribute to dissemination activities. They will receive mentoring and support from the PI and will be encouraged to undertake relevant activities to facilitate their career development.

The successful candidate will have, or be near completion of, a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Modern British History; Women\'s History; History of Childhood; Social History; History of Crime) and be familiar with the key historiographical and methodological approaches related to modern British social history.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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Name: Dr Charlotte Wildman

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

University of Manchester