early career fellowships
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Dienstgeber Univ. of Edinburgh |
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Ort Edinburgh |
Land United Kingdom:GB |
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Sektor Lehre und Forschung |
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Anzahl der ausgeschriebenen Stellen: 5 |
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Ist die Stelle unbefristet nein |
Befristet auf 24 |
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Bruttojahresgehalt in Euro (Mindestgehalt) 37104 |
(Höchstgehalt) 44268 |
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Beginn der Bewerbungsfrist
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Ende der Bewerbungsfrist 2012-05-23 |
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Ausbildung PhD |
Berufserfahrung keine |
Führerschein erforderlich? nein |
| Beschreibung der Stelle | ||
| http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.furtherdetails&vacancy_ref=3015643 THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE SCHOOL OF HISTORY, CLASSICS & ARCHAEOLOGY 5 x EARLY CAREER FELLOWSHIPS (full time, fixed-term for 2 years) SALARY SCALE: £30,122 - £35,938 GRADE: UE07 CLOSING DATE: 23 MAY 2012 VACANCY REFERENCE: 3015643 CANDIDATE INFORMATION THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (www.ed.ac.uk) The University of Edinburgh has been instrumental in shaping history for over 400 years. An exciting, vibrant, research led academic community we offer opportunities to work with leading international academics whose visions are shaping tomorrow's world. Our 22 Schools, spread across 3 Colleges, offer over 350 undergraduate and 160 postgraduate courses to more than 29,000 students each year. As a member of staff, you will not only be part of one of the World's top Universities, but also part of one of the top employers in Edinburgh, with over 11,000 people spread across a wide range of academic and supporting roles. THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE The Colleges have substantial devolved power, and in size the College of Humanities and Social Science is similar to some of the smaller UK universities. In terms of student numbers, it is by far the largest of the three Colleges, with over 1,400 staff, over 16,800 students and over 200 undergraduate degree programmes. It comprises eleven schools covering disciplines drawn from the former Faculties of Arts, Divinity, Education, Law, Music and Social Science, and including History, Classics and Archaeology. THE SCHOOL OF HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY From its foundation in 1583, the University of Edinburgh has maintained a distinguished tradition of higher learning and academic excellence. Today the University is one of Britain's leading research institutions with an international reputation for scholarship and achievement; and access to research libraries of world importance. The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is located within the College of the Humanities and Social Science, founded in August 2002. It is co-located in a completely refurbished 'A' listed building designed by the distinguished Scottish architect, Sir Robert Rowand Anderson in the nineteenth century, with state of the art facilities for staff and students. The School combines the expertise of the subject areas of History, Classics and Archaeology along with the Centre for the Study of the Two World Wars, the Scottish Centre for Diaspora Studies and the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Though each subject area has its own areas of special concern, there are many activities and interests in common and important synergies between areas. There is a full programme of seminars and conferences, and close links are also maintained with subject areas in other Schools. We are one of the largest, most distinguished and most highly ranked centres for the study of the human past in Europe, with over 120 teaching, research and administrative staff. Teaching is provided to around 1500 undergraduate and over 250 postgraduate students drawn from some 40 countries. Around 600 of our students are from outside the UK, reflecting the School's high international reputation. The range of choice in our programmes is remarkably diverse while at the same time the structure allows for study in depth of particular areas, themes and periods. The subject areas have an outstanding international reputation for research and enjoy a very lively research culture. History As one of the highest-ranked and largest centres for historical research in the UK, History research and teaching at Edinburgh is characterised by chronological length, geographical breadth, diversity of approach and world-leading quality. The number of History staff at Edinburgh ranked world-leading or internationally excellent in RAE2008 was the highest of any university in Scotland and the third highest in the UK. History at Edinburgh is a world-leading centre for the study of the history of Scotland, and also continues its traditional strengths in American, African and Asian history. It has one of the largest concentrations of economic and social historians in the UK. Historians at Edinburgh also enjoy close links with museums and archives, government departments and international agencies. Classics Classics at Edinburgh University is unusual in the UK in offering teaching across all the main areas of classical studies - Greek, Latin, Ancient History and Classical Archaeology. All the academic staff teach at all levels of the curriculum, and teaching is taken extremely seriously. Classics was recently voted the best department for teaching in a university-wide poll organised by the students union. Staff research activities are varied, and include the major world-ranking discovery of sections of the Sasanian Wall in northern Iran and the historical advising of Oliver Stone during the making of the film Alexander the Great. Teaching is informed by staff research interests, many of whom return in September bronzed from a summer of excavating in Italy and Greece or pale from the leading research libraries in Europe or North America. Archaeology Archaeological research at Edinburgh is focussed geographically primarily on Europe (including Britain and Ireland, and especially Scotland) and the Middle East, and extends in time from early prehistory to the medieval period. The main teaching clusters are: prehistoric archaeology, classical and historical archaeology, and science-based archaeology, notably including osteoarchaeology and forensic anthropology. Certain research interests, e.g. landscape archaeology, are represented across these clusters. Academic staff are actively involved in field research and excavation, presently including in Turkey, Italy and over continental Europe. First established a century ago, Archaeology at Edinburgh now has a sizeable and vibrant postgraduate community which complements the academic staff, whose numbers have grown over recent years. Alongside numerous international collaborations, Archaeology also benefits from strong links with the range of archaeological institutions and applied companies based in Scotland's capital, as well as within and beyond the School in which it is based in the University. STAFF PROFILES The research and publication profiles for School staff can be found on the School website, http://www.shca.ed.ac.uk/contact/list_all.php. NATURE OF THE APPOINTMENTS Applications are invited from scholars of the highest calibre with research interests in any area or period of History, Classics and Archaeology. Applicants must have high quality publications either already in, or soon to enter, the public domain. The appointments are tenable for two years from September 2012. Main Duties Research You will be expected to engage in personal research and publication and to play a substantial part in the research culture of the School you should be able to furnish evidence of outstanding potential as a researcher. Teaching You will be expected to make a contribution to teaching - this to be agreed with the relevant Head of Subject Area. For example, successful candidates may be asked to contribute to pre-honours tutoring, or perhaps to teach an honours course or courses. PERSON SPECIFICATION Personal Attributes Essential A demonstrable ability to undertake research of the highest quality. Capacity to produce internationally excellent research and publications. Commitment to research and publication. Capacity for originality and innovation in scholarship Commitment to quality and innovation in postgraduate teaching. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Desirable Evidence of the capacity to achieve research 'impact'. Experience Essential Production of at least four recent or imminent publications of recognised international excellence in any field of History, Classics or Archaeology. Evidence of '4 Star' REF quality in publications. A sustained track-record of internationally excellent research and publication. Desirable Teaching experience at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels. Evidence of success in attracting external research funding. Evidence of success in achieving research 'impact'. Qualifications Essential A PhD awarded in any field of History, Classics or Archaeology. Desirable Experience in design and evaluation of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching programmes. LOCATION The School of History, Classics and Archaeology is housed in the central area of the University, with the School recently co-located in the fully renovated William Robertson Wing of the Old Medical Building at Teviot Place. The accommodation and resources provided in the School's new premises are outstanding, judged whether in terms of undergraduate and postgraduate study space, the dedicated School book collections, display areas and teaching space. Teviot Place adjoins the Meadows area and is close to the historic centre of Edinburgh. The wider library resources of the University are also superb. The Main Library of the University has a broad collection, including specialist research collections in history. The National Library of Scotland is a copyright library, one of the great libraries of the United Kingdom. The city has a rich cultural life, culminating in August/September with the annual international Festival of Music and Drama. There are numerous public and private art galleries, two concert halls and several theatres. Edinburgh is one of Europe's most handsome capital cities, with a rich legacy of medieval, neo-classical and Georgian architecture. Salary The appointments will be on Grade UE07 of the University of Edinburgh salary scale, currently £30,122 - £35,938 per annum. Salary is paid monthly by direct transfer to your Bank or Building Society account, normally on the 28th of the month. APPLICATION PROCEDURE We encourage applicants to apply online at http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/. Vacancy reference number 3015643. To complete the application process, you need to complete the (i) Application Form, (ii) Additional Personal Information Form, (iii) Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form, and (iv) Rehabilitation of Offenders Form. In addition, you are asked to supply your CV and a letter of application. The online system allows the uploading of only one supporting document, so please ensure that you include both documents in a single file. Your CV or letter of application should include the names and addresses (including email addresses) of three referees. The online application form provides spaces for the identification of only two referees, so please identify all three clearly in one of the other documents. If you prefer to apply by post, you can call the University's recruitment line on 00 44 (0) 131 650 2511 for an application pack. This will be posted out to you for you to complete and return. Please return your completed application materials to: Ms Maria Blanco-Alvarez, School of History, Classics, and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh, Doorway 4, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG. Applications must be received by the closing date of 23 May 2012. We cannot guarantee to consider late applications. Informal inquiries may be addressed to Professor Alvin Jackson, Head of the School of History, Classics & Archaeology and Sir Richard Lodge Professor of history, tel 44 (0) 131 651 3848, email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! , Professor Ewen Cameron, Head of History, tel 44 (0)131 650 4031, email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! .; Dr. Ulrike Roth, Head of Classics, tel 44 (0) 131 650 3586, email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! ; and Professor Ian Ralston, Head of Archaeology, tel 44 (0) 131 650 2370, email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! . Unless applicants have requested otherwise, references may be taken up prior to interview. References will be held in strict confidence by the interview committee. INTERVIEWS AND PRESENTATIONS Short-listed candidates will be contacted about interviews soon after the closing date. In addition to the interviews, short-listed candidates will also be asked to make a 20-minute conference-style research presentation. This should be an example of the applicant's research, accessible to an audience of School staff and postgraduates, and will be followed by approximately 10 minutes of discussion. We would wish to allow members of staff attending the presentations to see the CV of shortlisted candidates. If you do not wish to allow your CV to be made available in this way, please advise Maria Blanco-Alvarez by tel 00 44 (0)131 650 3788 or email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein! by the closing date specified above. If we are advised that you do not wish your CV to be made available then the only information provided will be a list of your publications and your CV will remain confidential to the members of the short-listing and selection committee. Footnote These particulars are issued by Human Resources, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh. They are intended to represent an accurate description of the duties at the time of writing, although this accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The University reserves the right to vary these particulars or make no appointment at all. Neither in part nor in whole do these particulars form any contract between the University and any individual. |
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