International Students Scholarship the University of Sydney is Australia’s premier University with an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence, and employs over 7500 permanent staff supporting over 49,000 students.
The Medieval and Early Modern Centre promotes International Students Scholarship all aspects of the study of, and research on, the civilisation of medieval and early modern Europe and its neighbours to the north, east, and south.
As the Postdoctoral Research Associate you will work with a research academic for three years (from 2011-2014) on a project funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre for Excellence in the History of Emotions. The aim of the project is to develop a textual history of the emotions related to the suicidal impulse from medieval to early modern times. The project will involve close literary study of texts in the medieval language of your specialty and may involve research in international archives and libraries (for which travel funding will be provided).
The International Students Scholarship Centre of Excellence values interdisciplinarity and the broad dissemination of research. As such you will be expected to present conference papers on your ongoing research, engage with media and/or extended learning centres regarding this research, and liaise with researchers in cognate fields (e.g. art history, psychology) where possible.
The primary outcome for the project will be a jointly authored monograph with the research leader, however you may also pursue individual publication of journal articles from the research.
International Students Scholarship to be successful in this position you will possess a PhD in some aspect of Medieval Studies (preferably literary) with a strong research and publication record in the discipline. Also essential is a demonstrated facility with one or more medieval languages (and preferably evidenced with publications). Paleographic skills will be an advantage.
Remuneration package: a competitive remuneration package of $69,720 to $88,141 is available (consisting of a base salary $58,915 to $74,481, leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).
All applications must be submitted via The University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/positions and search by the reference number for more information and to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 1 May 2011
The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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