Two Postdoctoral Positions at Newcastle University
The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics is seeking to appoint two postdoctoral Research Associates, each lasting two years (if full-time). The successful candidates will work on projects funded by Newcastle University’s Research Excellence Academy and Research Investment Fund.
Research Associate in Children's Literature (REA) - B131592R - https://t.co/xwZhsKjXm1
This post will be attached to the project "New Stories of Modern British Children’s Literature: the Chambers Collection," and will map research pathways into the Aidan and Nancy Chambers archival material newly acquired by Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books (https://www.sevenstories.org.uk/). Applicants for this post should supply an academic CV and a cover letter in addition to completing the electronic application form.
Research Associate in Children's Literature (RIF) - B131593R - https://t.co/xwZhsKjXm1
This post will support research aligned with one of these three broad themes:
- Developing collections, archives and exhibitions of children’s books, with a particular focus on how we tell national stories of children's literature.
- Children/young people and heritage.
- Diversity and inclusion in histories of children's literature.
Details of how to apply for this post are given in full in the online ad.
Successful candidates will be based in the Children’s Literature Unit, within the School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics, and will be joining a large and successful team of academics, doctoral students, and other postdoctoral researchers.
Applicants should have been awarded a doctoral degree in children’s literature, children’s culture, 20th-century publishing or a related area (or be in expectation that the award will be made by 31 October 2018), and should be able to demonstrate ongoing research interests that align with one or more of the designated areas.
For informal enquiries relating to these posts, contact Professor Matthew Grenby (matthew.grenby@newcastle.ac.uk) or Dr Lucy Pearson (lucy.pearson@newcastle.ac.uk).