Research Associate

The German Historical Institute London is seeking a Research Associate with a particular research interest in medieval history (with a focus on late medieval English history) for a part-time project position to start on 1 February 2026.

About your role:

This is a 24-month fixed-term contract for a part-time position (32h/week) as part of the project ‘Money, History, and Moral Economies: Communicative Functions of Monetary Information in the Institutional Historiography of the Later Middle Ages (1250–1530)’ funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).

The starting annual salary is between £53,284.80 and £54,508.80 depending on professional experience. The place of employment is London, with mobile working opportunities.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Conduct academic research on specific case studies within the framework of the overarching project (see https://www.ghil.ac.uk/research/project-meer-dfg) and contribute to the project database.
• Organise an academic conference and coordinate the publication of an edited volume based on the proceedings.
• Help promote the project to a wider audience.
• Research experience related to the project topic is desirable.

About you:

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A PhD in medieval history (submitted by the time of the interview; viva voce may still be pending)
• A proven understanding of English history in the late Middle Ages
• Competence in dealing with manuscript and printed sources
• Knowledge of Latin and Middle English

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in academic event organisation and communications work
• Relevant publications.

About us:

Located in Bloomsbury, at the heart of the diverse and cosmopolitan city of London, the German Historical Institute London (GHIL) is an academically independent institution and forms part of the Max Weber Foundation – German Humanities Institutes Abroad. It focuses on researching British-German relations, British history, and colonial history, often from a comparative, transcultural, and global perspective.

The GHIL is a family-friendly employer and promotes a good work-life balance for parents. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants, regardless of nationality, ethnic and social background, religion, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. For more information on equal opportunities, see: https://www.ghil.ac.uk/equal-opportunities

We also offer a generous pension scheme, 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Further Information

In principle, the salary is taxable in Germany; the only exception is for British nationals who do not also have German citizenship.

Candidates must have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Relocation support and visa sponsorship will not be provided.

If you have any questions about remuneration, the terms of the contract, or the role, please contact the Head of Administration of the GHIL, Paul Lukas Assies (p.assies@ghil.ac.uk). Please direct any questions regarding the position to the Principal Investigator of the project, Dr Marcus Meer (m.meer@ghil.ac.uk).

Applications must be submitted via our online portal (via the 'Apply' button above).

Please upload your application documents as a PDF file, including:

Cover letter outlining your experience in relation to the requirements listed above

• Letter of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae (max. 4-5 pages)
• Work and/or degree certificates
• Further proof of qualifications
• Proof of right to work in the UK

Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 23:59 UK time. The interviews are expected to take place on 1 December 2025 in London.

Your personal data will be treated as confidential and will only be used for the purpose of your application. By submitting your application documents, you agree that your application may be forwarded to external selection committee members as part of the selection process.

If you experience any difficulties submitting your application, please email recruitment@ghil.ac.uk.