Research Fellow (Cadbury Postdoctoral Fellowship) in African Studies
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Institution
- University of Birmingham
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Salary
- GBP 36636.00–46049.00 YEAR
- Location
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822
Grade: 7
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to June 2028
Closing date: 1st September 2026
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The start date for this role is 1st January 2027.
Role Summary
We seek a postdoctoral fellow in African History to contribute to our research environment and teaching for 18 months. The Fellow will engage in a programme of research agreed with their mentor. They will also support the delivery of African Studies and History programmes in the School of History and Cultures. This post is funded by an endowment that enables members of staff at sub-Saharan African Universities to spend a period of time at the University of Birmingham. The post is therefore limited to applicants currently based on the African continent and affiliated with an African Higher Education Institution.
Main Responsibilities
- Focus on high quality research and publications in History and/or African Studies
- Operate within area of historical specialism
- Analyse and interpret research findings and results
- Contribute to the research environment of the Department and wider School and University.
- Contribute to the teaching delivery of History and African Studies in the School of History & Cultures
Person Specification
- A PhD focused on the history of Africa and/or African diasporas. PhD must have been examined and passed between 1st June 2021 and 1st June 2026. (Candidates whose thesis has been submitted and are awaiting examination are not eligible to apply.)
- Currently based on the African continent and employed by or affiliated with an African Higher Education Institution.
- Candidates must EITHER not currently hold a permanent academic position OR submit, with their application, a statement confirming that they will be released by their home institution for the period of their appointment at the University of Birmingham.
- A record of research and publications appropriate to the level of post-doctoral experience.
- The ability to construct a convincing and achievable research and publication proposal in the field of African History.
- Ability to contribute to undergraduate and Masters’ level teaching in African Studies and History.
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010. Including fostering good relations and advancing the universities Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Juliet Gilbert (j.gilbert.2@bham.ac.uk).
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