Post Doctoral Research Associates

History, Classics and Archaeology

School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy

Full time and fixed term for 4 years

The Department of History at Birkbeck College, University of London, invites applications for two Post-Doctoral Research Associates to work with Dr Jessica Reinisch on a new Wellcome-funded project on "A History of Public Health and International Organisations, Movements and Experts in Twentieth Century Europe"

The project looks at ideas and forms of internationalism, and the international ambitions of doctors, medical researchers, relief workers, public health teams, politicians, generals, diplomats and policy-makers in the twentieth century. It seeks to change the way we think about the history of internationalism and international organisations.

The two Post-Doctoral Research Associates will assume responsibility for two constituent research projects on crucial "international moments", regions or organisations in twentieth-century Europe. Their research is expected to lead to academic publications.

In addition to researching their case studies, the Post-Doctoral Researchers will be involved in all aspects of the project, so as to gain valuable professional and intellectual experience with a view to furthering their academic career.

• They will contribute to a collaboratively-written history of twentieth century health and internationalism
• They will help to organise workshops, an international conference and other events, and will be involved in co-editing resulting publications.
• They will write content for the project's website and be actively involved in the public engagement work of the project.
• They will be expected to help with the administrative work involved in running the project, including managing the budget, hosting board meetings, hosting visiting fellows, editing outputs.
• They will be encouraged to present their results in international conferences and workshops.

Applicants must have, a PhD with a specialisation in modern history or related field, together with

• Prior experience of conducting archive research is essential, as is the ability to work in a team.
• Working knowledge of a relevant language other than English is highly desirable.
• A commitment to distributing academic knowledge widely and accessible is highly desirable, as is a demonstrable interest and track record in the themes and facets of the project.

Please contact Dr Jessica Reinisch on j.reinisch@bbk.ac.uk for further information or with any informal enquiries.

The position will start on 1 September 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter. Since the funding is strictly time-limited, a later start date would mean a corresponding reduction in the duration of the fellowship.

Salary range: £31,331 rising to £36,298 per annum inclusive of London Allowance

The closing date for completed applications is 10 June 2013.

To apply for this post and for further information please visit: www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs (Search using reference number 10948).

Birkbeck is committed to providing the highest quality academic and working environment where all staff, students, visitors and contractors are employed, welcomed, respected and treated in a consistent and non-discriminatory manner. This approach will be applied irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or faith, political belief and social status