PhD Studentship: Early Modern Global History

The PhD student will be part of the ERC-funded research project New Christian Materiality 1450–1750 (Materia), based at the Department of History, King’s College London. The project explores the material culture of New Christian intercontinental traders of Jewish origin in the early modern period, focusing on the creation of expertise, the development of markets, the cultivation of a taste for art, and consumption patterns in either the Atlantic or the Indian Ocean.

Key Responsibilities

Research and Scholarship

• Conduct individual doctoral research aligned with the project’s themes.
• Contribute to collaborative research within the Materia team.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in relevant scholarly fields.

Communication

• Communicate complex and specialist information clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Present research findings to academic and public audiences.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work closely with other team members on shared areas of interest.
• Participate actively in project meetings and departmental activities.

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Use creativity and initiative to identify new research questions and methods.
• Contribute to shaping the project’s broader research direction through collaboration.

Workload and Environment

• Balance research with administrative tasks and deadlines, with appropriate support.
• Be mindful of health and safety responsibilities and how the work environment affects yourself and others.

Expertise and Development

• Possess or develop specialist knowledge of the relevant historical period, themes, and research methods.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.
• Be aware of equality and diversity considerations in research content and practice.

The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

The studentship, which will be for 3 years from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029), includes:

• Tuition Fees (which will be covered at either the home fee rate or international fee rate, whichever applies to the successful candidate)

• Annual Stipend at the UKRI recommended rate each year (which for 25/26 is £22,780).

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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