Postdoctoral Research Associate (Archives)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate (Archives)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full-time post is available for a fixed term of 3 years from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2028.The postYou will support the work of Professor Helen M Hanson (Project Lead), and the project team on the Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project: .The Project researches the work of British women filmmakers in the British Film Institute National Archive at Berkhamsted and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum at the University of Exeter. It aims to make their work more discoverable in film-related archives through innovative archival practice, and to translate their work to public audiences through curation of exhibitions in film museum contextsYou will work primarily with the Project Lead (Helen M Hanson) and BFI Project Co-Lead (Wendy Russell) in the BFI Archive (Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire), spending approximately 3 days per week at the archive during the project. The PDRA Archives will become familiar with archival practice at the BFI and will have the opportunity to apply this to agreed collections. They will innovate and test feminist approaches to archiving, and will contribute to cataloguing collections of selected women filmmakers (such as Tina Gharavi, and Gurinder Chadha). They will also disseminate the research findings of their work by engaging a range of audiences: the archival community, academics and wider publics.About youYou will:

• be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and work collaboratively and responsively as part of the project team
• possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study (such as: (film history; archival studies; archival theory)
• be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within the established research programme of the project

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor further information please contact Helen M Hanson, Associate Professor in Film History, or (01392) 724262Interviews are expected to take place in w/c 10th February.Job title Postdoctoral Research Associate (Archives) Job reference P97098 Date posted 11/12/2024 Application closing date 20/01/2025 Location Exeter Salary From £33,882 on Grade E depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours Blank Basis Full-time Job category/type Research Attachments Job descriptionFaculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full-time post is available for a fixed term of 3 years from 1st April 2025 – 31st March 2028.The postYou will support the work of Professor Helen M Hanson (Project Lead), and the project team on the Arts and Humanities Research Council-funded project: .The Project researches the work of British women filmmakers in the British Film Institute National Archive at Berkhamsted and the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum at the University of Exeter. It aims to make their work more discoverable in film-related archives through innovative archival practice, and to translate their work to public audiences through curation of exhibitions in film museum contextsYou will work primarily with the Project Lead (Helen M Hanson) and BFI Project Co-Lead (Wendy Russell) in the BFI Archive (Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire), spending approximately 3 days per week at the archive during the project. The PDRA Archives will become familiar with archival practice at the BFI and will have the opportunity to apply this to agreed collections. They will innovate and test feminist approaches to archiving, and will contribute to cataloguing collections of selected women filmmakers (such as Tina Gharavi, and Gurinder Chadha). They will also disseminate the research findings of their work by engaging a range of audiences: the archival community, academics and wider publics.About youYou will:

• be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and work collaboratively and responsively as part of the project team
• possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study (such as: (film history; archival studies; archival theory)
• be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within the established research programme of the project

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor further information please contact Helen M Hanson, Associate Professor in Film History,

Expected salary

£33882 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 01:17:45 GMT

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