Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Associate (PDRA) will work closely with Professor Mary Fulbrook, Professor Stephanie Bird and Dr Stefanie Rauch on an AHRC-funded three-year collaborative research project entitled ‘Compromised Identities? Reflections on Perpetration and Complicity under Nazism’, more information about which can be found in the appendix to the job description and person specification online.
The main duties of the role are: To undertake his/her own research into an aspect of the collaborative research project, as outlined above, with a defined research plan; To write a monograph and related academic articles on the research undertaken as part of the project; To collaborate with team members in the production of an edited volume; To prepare and present the findings of research activities to colleagues and other audiences as relevant; To participate pro-actively in regular team meetings, and in the planning, organisation and implementation of seminars, workshops, conferences, public events, a mobile exhibition, and other relevant activities related to the project; And to take a lead in developing and running the activities of the UCL Centre for Collective Violence, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, based in the Institute of Advanced Studies.
Key Requirements
PhD in a relevant subject area (NB the thesis must have been successfully passed and confirmed by no later than 30 November 2017)
Expertise in 20th-century German and European history during and/or following the Nazi era
Theoretical expertise and knowledge relevant to analysis of material concerning perpetrators
Experience in the analysis of relevant source materials produced in varying historical contexts
Proven ability to analyse and write about complex historical material
Demonstrable potential for publishing academic work of high quality
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Fluency (written and spoken) in German and English
Experience of working in a research environment
Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and overseas on an occasional basis
Further Details
For further information and to apply online, please visit UCL Human Resources: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Catherine Stokes - c.stokes@ucl.ac.uk
Please upload the following materials: (1) a document which includes a covering letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the post, a CV with list of publications, the names of three referees, and a research proposal of no more than 750 words outlining a specific topic and plan for research falling within the scope of the PDRA part of the project; and (2) one sole-authored article or chapter-length sample of your academic work.
References will only be required for shortlisted candidates. Please ensure that your referees are aware and will be able to provide references at short notice at the beginning of December if requested.
Closing Date: 7 Dec 2017
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23.59
Interview date: 15 December