Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool

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University of Liverpool

Job description

Job Information Organisation/CompanyUniversity of Liverpool DepartmentFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Research FieldHistoryLiteraturePolitical sciencesPhilosophyLanguage sciences Researcher ProfileFirst Stage Researcher (R1) CountryUnited Kingdom Application Deadline7 May 2024 – 17:00 (Europe/London) Type of ContractOther Job StatusFull-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?H2020 / Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?NoOffer DescriptionThe University of Liverpool’s School of Histories, Languages & Cultures invites expressions of interest for the 2024 MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme. With the UK’s full association to Horizon Europe, the UK is now eligible to host fellows as an Associated Country and receive funding directly from the European Commission. The MSCA fellowships offer opportunities for outstanding early career researchers who wish to gain experience in other countries, acquire new skills through advanced training and develop their careers.The University of Liverpool is one of the United Kingdom’s leading research institutions with an annual turnover of over £600 million, including £113 million for research. Liverpool is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, comprising the leading research universities in the UK.Established in 1988, the is a world authority on Ireland; we are dedicated to academic excellence and ensure we develop the understanding and insights that make this knowledge relevant and valuable in the world today. Our research interests range from ancient times to the modern day and span a broad range of subjects – from history to literature and from politics to language. Our expertise ranges from the literary greats such as Joyce, Yeats and Beckett to the politics and history of the Northern Ireland conflict and its resolution. Topics such as the lives and identity of 19th-century Irish migrants, women’s history and Vikings in Ireland also figure largely in our research.Since 2010, we have been part of the , one of four Schools in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The School also includes the departments of Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology, History, Languages, Cultures and Film, and Politics.Those interested in applying for a MSCA Fellowship at the University of Liverpool should identify a potential supervisor in their chosen Department and contact them to discuss their project and ensure the identified supervisor is happy to support them.Candidates should then work with their supervisor to prepare an Expressions of Interest. This should be submittedto by Tuesday, 7th May 2024. A Faculty-level selection panel will compile a shortlist of candidates, and all candidates and their supervisors will be informed of the panel’s decision by Friday, 31st May 2024. Selected candidates will be supported with the further development of their application.Full details about the fellowships and the selection process can be found on theRequirementsResearch Field All Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute University of Liverpool Country United Kingdom GeofieldWhere to apply E-mailhssrke@liverpool.ac.ukContact State/ProvinceMerseyside CityLiverpool WebsiteStreet1-7 Abercromby Square Postal CodeL69 7WY E-Mailhssrke@liverpool.ac.ukSTATUS: EXPIRED

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Location

Liverpool

Job date

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:17:13 GMT

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