Postdoctoral Fellow: Radical History & Theory Writer

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Glasgow seeks a postdoctoral fellow for 6 months to support early career researchers in publishing work derived from their doctoral research. Candidates should have a completed PhD, preferably focusing on areas like Marxism or Scottish history. Excellent communication skills and research experience are essential. Salary ranges from £33,951 to £37,694 annually, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

41 days of leave

Pension benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Engaging organisational culture

Qualifications

• PhD with focus on Marxism, bourgeois revolutions, or Scottish history.
• Must have research experience as an early career researcher.
• Experience presenting to both academic and non-academic audiences.

Responsibilities

• Complete a program of writing and submit for publication.
• Present work at conferences and workshops.
• Engage with communities related to research findings.
• Maintain an academic profile for outreach.

Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of relevant theoretical research

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Collegial approach to collaboration

Effective time management

Familiarity with IT packages

Self-motivation

Education

A completed PhD

Job description

A leading educational institution in Glasgow seeks a postdoctoral fellow for 6 months to support early career researchers in publishing work derived from their doctoral research. Candidates should have a completed PhD, preferably focusing on areas like Marxism or Scottish history. Excellent communication skills and research experience are essential. Salary ranges from £33,951 to £37,694 annually, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.