Two Postdoctoral Research Associates in the Early Modern Period (History of Art and History of Science)

University of Cambridge – Centre for Research in Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH)

CRASSH is seeking to appoint two postdoctoral Research Associates to join the AHRC funded project, Making Visible, the Visual and Graphic Practices of the Royal Society led by Dr Sachiko Kusukawa (History of Science) and based at CRASSH. The Co-Investigators are Dr Felicity Henderson (English, Exeter) and Dr Alexander Marr (History of Art, Cambridge) The project will run for four years from March 2015 to February 2019 and the positions will be held for 3.5 years ending no later than the project end date of February 2019.

The RAs will work closely with the PI and co-investigators on all aspects of the research project. They will conduct archival research (mainly at the Royal Society); generate and maintain data on an image database; work effectively with curators and other specialists through interviews and study sessions; write research papers; generate content for the project website; collaborate on an exhibition to be held at the Royal Society and participate fully in the project’s output including public engagement activities and international workshops.

For full details and to apply please see the CRASSH website: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/about/vacancies ; the deadline for applications is 8 April 2015.

Making Visible project website: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/programmes/making-visible-the-visual-and-graphic-practices-of-the-early-royal-society

 

 

Dr Felicity Henderson

Lecturer in Archives and Material Culture

 

University of Exeter

Queen’s Building, Queen’s Drive

Exeter EX4 4QH