Research Fellow - AR2724NB

Start Date: 4 January 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter Fixed term: 18 months

Applications are sought for a committed Research Fellow, to work with Professor Karen Brown conducting research for a UKRI-funded project entitled ‘Shared Island Stories between Scotland and the Caribbean: Past, Present, Future’ due to commence in September 2022.  

The primary duties will be to contribute at an advanced level to project research activities. In particular, the appointee will be expected to: provide leadership on historical research; research and research a new book on the topic of collections, colonialism and Scottish and Caribbean islands; work in collaboration with the PI and other team members.  

The successful applicant will have a PhD in History, Museum and Heritage Studies, or a cognate discipline and have advanced expertise in histories of the Caribbean or Scotland.  

The post is fixed-term for 18 months, starting 4 January 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.   

Further details of the project can be obtained by contacting Professor Brown, email: [email protected]     

Applications are particularly welcome from Caribbean historians, art historians or museologists, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.    

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/             

Please quote ref: AR2724NB                         

Interview Date: 14 October 2022   

Further Particulars: AR2724NB FPs.doc