Post Doctoral Research Fellow (Legacy of Conflict and Trauma) (0.6fte)

Part time 0.6fte, Fixed term until 31st July 2027

With a PhD or near completion or other relevant post-graduate research qualification, the fellows will be creative, enthusiaastic and have experience in relevant research, methods and outputs. Three projects are as follows

We are seeking to appoint a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to support the following project.

Dealing with the legacy of conflict and trauma in Britain and Northern Ireland 1968-present

We are seeking an enthusiastic scholar of contemporary UK history to work with Professors Keith Gildart, John Buckley and Dr Eamonn O’Kane on a project examining the impact that conflict has had on two distinct societies within the UK through an examination of the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland and the 1984/85 miners’ strike in the Midlands and Northwest of England.

We are looking for someone who has a PhD in twentieth century British history or political science. A familiarity with archival research and conducting interviews is required. A research background into either 1980s British social and economic history or the conflict in Northern Ireland is desirable but not essential. This project is aligned to the University’s 2035 RKE strategy and seeks to further develop partnerships with civil society and not-for-profit organisations, as well as informing public policy and discourse. The outputs from the project will contribute to the University’s History unit REF2029 submission

Contact: Dr Eamonn O'Kane (e.okane@wlv.ac.uk)

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