Research Assistant

This post is full time and has funding up to 30th June 2024

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project ‘Decolonising North Lanarkshire's Museum Collections’ working with Dr. Stephen Mullen, Dr. Shantel George (History, University of Glasgow) and Clare Weir (North Lanarkshire Council Museums). The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Candidates should have a specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of British involvement in the history of Atlantic slavery along with experience of scholarly writing.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed, and should be addressed to Dr. Stephen Mullen, [email protected] .

For more information and to apply online: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=138128

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity .

In line with the commitments in the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Plan, we also welcome and value skills in Gaelic language for anyone working within areas where key Gaelic services are delivered, in particular within the School of Humanities / Sgoil nan Daonnachdan and the College of Arts.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan  and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.