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Research Associate , School of Historical Studies, £24,402 plus allowance for London-based work
The School of Historical Studies at Newcastle University wishes to appoint a Research Associate to work on the Research Project 'Colonial Rule and Spiritual Power: Obeah, the State, and Caribbean Culture' directed by Dr. Diana Paton and funded by the Leverhulme Trust.
Your main responsibility will be to conduct archival research, primarily in London archives. You will therefore need to base yourself in or near London.
You should have a completed doctorate in a relevant field, or evidence of near completion. Ideally, you should have research interests in Caribbean history, the history of the African diaspora, or the history of witchcraft and the supernatural. You will have good time management and organisational skills, good English language and IT skills, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
The post is full-time for nineteen months, to commence 1 July 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting Dr Diana Paton, email [log in to unmask] Tel. tel. 222 5038. Dr Paton will also supply the full project outline to potential candidates on request.
Reference no: B1822R
Closing date: 7 May 2007
Answerphone: 0191 222 8834
We expect interviews to take place on 5 June 2007.
To apply for this position please send a covering letter, CV and Employment Record Form to Dr. Diana Paton, School of Historical Studies, Newcastle University, Armstrong Building, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 7RU.
Happy applying!
Johann Hasler
Doctoral candidate
International Centre for Music Studies
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK)
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