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*Research Associate - Darwin and Human Nature (Temporary) - Darwin
Correspondence Project*
*Grade:* 7
*Salary Range:* £27,319 - £35,646 pa
*Limit of tenure: 2 years from date of appointment*
The Darwin Correspondence Project (http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/) is a
small externally-funded team of researchers and editors, based in
Cambridge University Library, which is making available complete
transcripts of all known letters written by or to the naturalist Charles
Darwin (1809–82). The post of "Research Associate - Darwin and human
nature" is a new, temporary post funded as part of a sub-project on
“Exploring Evolutionary Views Of Human Nature Through Darwin's
Correspondence” supported by a grant from The John Templeton Foundation,
and is a two-year full-time post. *This post is available from June 2010.*
Working with the Project editors, and with a web development team at the
University’s Centre for Applied Research in Educational Technologies,
the postholder will be responsible for researching, creating, delivering
and publicising research resources using Darwin’s correspondence,
relevant to studies of evolutionary approaches to human nature, and in
particular to existing university courses in the UK and around the
world. They will be responsible for writing up the results of their
research in a number of formats, for both web and print delivery,
including where appropriate, in a format consistent with the editing
style of the print edition of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin. The
role-holder will also assist the Project’s Education and Outreach
Officer by identifying material relevant to the creation of educational
resources for use in secondary schools. They will work closely with all
members of the Cambridge editorial team, and with staff of the
University Library’s Manuscripts and Rare Books departments. The Darwin
Correspondence Project has a reputation for high standards in its print
and web-based publications and all output is subject to internal editing
and review.
Applicants should hold an advanced degree in a relevant field,
preferably a doctorate. Proven research skills in nineteenth-century
history, or history of science, are essential, as is a knowledge of
issues in human evolutionary studies. They must possess excellent
written and verbal communication skills, IT skills, and have the ability
to work both on their own and as part of a team. Experience in textual
editing, organising academic meetings, and in exhibition curation, would
be an advantage.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Alison Pearn, Assistant Director,
Darwin Correspondence Project, 01223 339770, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Further details
<http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Vacancies/Research_HumanNature.doc> can be
downloaded or are available from the Librarian’s Personal Assistant,
Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR. Tel:
(01223) 333045. E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Applications should include a CV and covering letter, contact details
for three professional referees, and a completed form PD18
<http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/> and should be sent
to the Personnel Officer not later than Friday 14 May 2010, either by
post to the above address or electronically to [log in to unmask] *(but not
both).*
*Closing Date: Friday 14 May 2010*
*Research Associate - Darwin and Gender (Temporary) Darwin
Correspondence Project*
*Grade:* 7
*Salary Range:* £27,319 - £35,646
*Limit of tenure: 2 years from date of appointment*
The Darwin Correspondence Project (http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/) is a
small externally-funded team of researchers and editors, based in
Cambridge University Library, which is making available complete
transcripts of all known letters written by or to the naturalist Charles
Darwin (1809–82). The post of "Research Associate - Darwin and Gender"
is a new, temporary post funded as part of a sub-project on “Darwin and
Gender” supported by a grant from The Bonita Trust, and is a two-year
full-time post. *This post is available from June 2010*
Working with the Project editors, and with a web development team at the
University’s Centre for Applied Research in Educational Technologies,
the postholder will be responsible for researching, creating, delivering
and publicising research resources using Darwin’s correspondence,
relevant to gender studies, and in particular to existing university
courses in the UK and around the world. They will be responsible for
writing up the results of their research in a number of formats, for
both web and print delivery, including where appropriate, in a format
consistent with the editing style of the print edition of The
Correspondence of Charles Darwin. The role-holder will also assist the
Project’s Education and Outreach Officer by identifying material
relevant to the creation of educational resources for use in secondary
schools. They will work closely with all members of the Cambridge
editorial team, and with staff of the University Library’s Manuscripts
and Rare Books departments. The Darwin Correspondence Project has a
reputation for high standards in its print and web-based publications
and all output is subject to internal editing and review.
Applicants should hold an advanced degree in a relevant field,
preferably a doctorate.. Proven research skills in nineteenth-century
history, or history of science, are essential, as is a knowledge of
issues in gender studies. They must possess excellent written and verbal
communication skills, IT skills, and have the ability to work both on
their own and as part of a team. Experience in textual editing,
organising academic meetings, and in exhibition curation, would be an
advantage.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Alison Pearn, Assistant Director,
Darwin Correspondence Project, 01223 339770, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Further details <http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Vacancies/Research_Gender.doc>
can be downloaded or are available from the Librarian’s Personal
Assistant, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR.
Tel: (01223) 333045. E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Applications should include a CV and covering letter, contact details
for three professional referees, and a completed form PD18
<http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/pd18/> and should be sent
to the Personnel Officer not later than Friday 14 May 2010, either by
post to the above address or electronically to [log in to unmask] *(but not
both).*
*Closing Date: Friday 14 May 2010*
Research Associate - Editorial (Temporary) - Darwin
Correspondence Unit
(Darwin Correspondence Project, University of Cambridge)
Date Posted: 05/07/2010
Research Associate - Editorial (Temporary) - Darwin Correspondence Unit
Grade: 7
Salary Range: £27,319 - £35,646 pa
Limit of tenure: 2 years from date of appointment
The Darwin Correspondence Project (http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/) is a
small externally-funded team of researchers and editors, based in
Cambridge University Library, which is making available complete
transcripts of all known letters written by or to the naturalist Charles
Darwin (1809–82). The post of Editorial Research Associate is an
externally-funded research and editing post; it is the equivalent of a
full-time post and is available for two years in the first instance,
renewable subject to funding. Applications for part-time work, involving
a job-share, will be considered. The successful candidate(s) will take
up the post as soon as possible.
The role-holder will conduct primary research into the context and
content of specific letters written to or by Charles Darwin, and conduct
peer review of research carried out by other members of the team. They
will be responsible, in collaboration with other editors, for writing up
their research in a number of formats, principally in accordance with
the established style of the edition of The Correspondence of Charles
Darwin, but also for presentation on the Project's web site. They will
collaborate in the preparation of exhibits and presentations to academic
and general audiences, on the writing and review of materials for
outreach purposes, and in responding to inquiries. They will work
closely with all members of the Cambridge editorial team, and with staff
of the University Library’s Manuscripts and Rare Books departments. The
Darwin Correspondence Project has a reputation for high standards in its
print and web-based publications and all output is subject to internal
editing and review.
Applicants should be educated to postdoctoral level in a relevant field.
Proven research skills in nineteenth-century history, or history of
science, are essential. They must possess excellent written and verbal
communication skills, IT skills, and have the ability to work both on
their own and as part of a team. Experience in textual editing, and
working knowledge of European languages, especially German, would be an
advantage
.
Informal inquiries are welcomed by Dr Alison Pearn, Assistant Director,
Darwin Correspondence Project, 01223 339770, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Further details can be downloaded or are available from the Librarian’s
Personal Assistant, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge,
CB3 9DR. Tel: (01223) 333045. E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Applications should include a CV and covering letter, contact details
for three professional referees, and a completed form PD18 and should be
sent to the Personnel Officer not later than Friday 14 May 2010, either
by post to the above address or electronically to [log in to unmask] (but
not both).
Closing Date: Friday 14 May 2010
Further Information:
http://www.darwinproject.ac.uk/
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