Career Development Fellow in Modern World History

The Role

The Department seeks to appoint a Career Development Fellow working on any aspect of modern or contemporary world history. We particularly welcome applications from historians working in the following areas: Medical Humanities; Environmental Humanities; Digital Humanities; Social Justice, Communities and Policy; Science and Humanities; and Culture, Creativity and Heritage. These themes are pivotal to the Department’s research, funding and education agenda and reflect themes that the Faculty of Arts and Humanities has identified as strategically important in responding to urgent global challenges. We welcome candidates working on contemporary world history broadly defined, but particularly seek applications from those working on African history, or histories of British imperialism (please note the Essential Criteria requires a PhD in modern world history).

This post offers an exciting opportunity to develop internationally excellent research and teaching while providing unrivalled, tailored support for your career progression at an exciting and progressive inst itution.

Given the developmental nature of this role, it is not anticipated that the post will be extended beyond the initial fixed term. Following the end of the term, the role-holder will be in a strong position to apply for relevant permanent academic roles, should they arise, at Durham or elsewhere.

Successful applicants are normally expected to be within 8 years of completing their PhD, although career breaks for parental leave and/or health reasons will be considered. This is because the roles are aimed at early career academics who would benefit from a structured development programme and provision of both formal and ‘on the job’ training. The posts are also open to those who are returning to academia after a career in another sector.

Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 1 September 2025.

The University provides a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.

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