Junior Research Fellowship in Arts and Social Sciences
King's College wishes to appoint, with effect from 1st October 2012, two Junior Research Fellows in Arts and Social Sciences. Applications are invited from researchers in the field of Historical Studies, interpreted broadly. Candidates in doubt about the eligibility of their research area should consult the Research Fellowship Manager (billburgwinkle [at] gmail [dot] com).
A Junior Research Fellowship is a faculty-level, postdoctoral position that is tenable for up to 4 years. Applications are welcome from graduates of any university. Candidates will usually have completed their PhD, and must not have undertaken more than 2 years of postdoctoral work by 1st October 2012 (i.e. your PhD cannot have been granted before 30 September 2010).
The basic salary attached to the Fellowship is £19,030 to £23,105 per annum, depending on age and academic qualification but it can be supplemented by undertaking teaching within the College. The additional remuneration obtained in this way would usually lie in the range £2,000 to £4,000 per annum, depending on the amount of teaching undertaken.
The College offers generous help with accommodation. This takes one of three forms: single accommodation in College at a generously subsidised rent, or a shared-equity scheme, or a salary supplement of £4,000 per annum for those living out of College. A Junior Research Fellow has the right to take free meals in College for most of the year. The holder of the Fellowship can apply for research support of up to £1,000 per annum. This can be used for attending conferences, visiting other academic institutions and other such expenses. Some support for preschool children is also available.
Details of the Method of application are available. The closing date for applications is Friday 16 September 2011; short-listed candidates must be available for interview on Thursday 23 February 2012.
