Research Associate

• Part time (0.3FTE), fixed term 3 months appointment
• Salary range: Level A step 8, $97,946 p.a. plus superannuation

School of Humanities

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to ‘innovate and inspire’ there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top University.

About the team

The School of Humanities offers a rich teaching and research environment spanning the disciplines of Philosophy, Classics and Ancient History, History, English and Cultural Studies and European Languages and Studies. As well as undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the school supports an active research program.  

About the opportunities

As the successful appointee, you will analyse the contribution of women in the Italian Wars, and contemporary discussions of women and gender that surrounded it, and the historiographical presentation of such women in the context of the Italian Wars. This research will assess a range of extant fifteenth and sixteenth-century material, visual, and textual sources.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• PhD (or near completion) in a related area of early modern history
• Significant research expertise
• Thorough knowledge of the gender and cultural politics of the Italian Wars
• Capacity to work independently and in a team
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to publish peer-reviewed articles in high-ranking journals

Full details of the position responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description.  In preparing your application you are asked to submit curriculum vitae and a document clearly addressing the selection criteria to demonstrate that you meet the criteria. 

Please see the position description prior to applying:  506315.pdf

Closing date: Tuesday, 02 March 2021

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

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