Research Associate

The Research and Innovation Associate will assist in the research and publication of two major books on the twentieth-century poet Elizabeth Bishop: a trade book of her picture postcards for Farrar, Straus and Giroux, and a scholarly book, provisionally titled An Art of Looks: Elizabeth Bishop and Visual Culture, for Harvard University Press. Alongside these book publications, there will be the opportunity to help organise a new exhibition of Bishop’s postcards in Sheffield.

The appointment is funded by an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Catalyst Award for the project “An Art of Looks: Elizabeth Bishop and Visual Culture.” The Research and Innovation Associate appointed will become part of a large interdisciplinary, international team, comprising two project leads, and eleven advisory board members.

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies:
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more.

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

As part of the AHRC grant, you will be able to work on a specialist laptop capable of handling high-resolution images. There is also funding available to allow you to attend and present your own research at the Poets and Postcards symposium at the Sorbonne.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.