italian-studies: Scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies
Dear Colleagues, a reminder of the upcoming deadline (15 June) to apply for
the Postdoctoral Research Associate Post in Italian Studies (Conduct
Literature for and about Women in Italy 1470-1900) at the University of
Cambridge (Department of Italian). Best wishes, Helena Sanson
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Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages
Department of Italian
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Italian Studies
(Conduct Literature for and about Women in Italy 1470-1900)
Limit of Tenure applies*
Applications are invited for the post of Postdoctoral Research Associate
(RA) in Italian Studies, with a specialization and/or a demonstrated
interest in one or more of the following fields: Conduct Literature,
Women's History, History of Ideas). The post arises in relation to a new
research project entitled 'Conduct Literature for and about Women in Italy,
1470-1900: Prescribing and Describing Life', co-funded by the Leverhulme
Trust, the Isaac Newton Trust and the Department of Italian. The RA will be
expected to engage in research in areas relating to this project alongside
its Principal Investigator, Dr Helena Sanson. He/she will also be expected
to contribute a limited amount of teaching and examining within the Italian
Department at Cambridge, as specified in the further particulars.
The RA will be required to hold a PhD (obtained or expected to be obtained
very shortly) with a specialization, or a demonstrated interest in one or
more of the fields indicated above and in any part of the period 1470-1900.
Peer-reviewed research publications or evidence of forthcoming publications
on a relevant topic will be an advantage. He/she will have a very strong
research profile, with the ability to make an outstanding contribution to
the Department. He/she will have a native or excellent non-native command
of both Italian and English, spoken and written.
Applications should include: a 500-word description of a proposed research
plan within the terms of the project (see the further particulars), a
covering letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, an account of your research
interests to-date, a list of publications, and the names and contact
details of two referees who are familiar with your work. You are also asked
to submit up to two recent article-length examples of your work for
consideration by the Committee.
Completed applications, including Parts I and III of a CHRIS 6 form
(available at www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6), should be sent
preferably by email to the Secretary to the Appointments Committee at
[log in to unmask] or by post to the Faculty of Modern and Medieval
Languages, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DA by the closing date.
Applicants are requested to ask their referees to write/email directly by
the same date.
*Due to limitations of external funds, salary for this pensionable post
will be in the range of £27,578 to £29,249. The appointment will run from 1
October 2012 for eighteen months, and is subject to satisfactory completion
of a probationary period of six months.
Further particulars may be found at: www.mml.cam.ac.uk/jobs/RAfps.pdf
You are welcome to seek further information on aspects not covered in the
further particulars by contacting: Dr Helena Sanson ([log in to unmask]) or
Professor Robert Gordon, Head of Department ([log in to unmask]).
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.
Quote Reference: GM16592
Closing Date: 15 June 2012 Interview Date(s): It is hoped the interviews
will be held in the week commencing 2 July 2012.
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