Alexander Nash Fellowship in Albanian Studies in London

Deadline: 18 May 2016
Open to: have a doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline; anthropology, cultural studies, economics, history, international relations, linguistics and literature, political science, sociology
Fellowship: Grade 7 of the UCL salary scales, in the range GBP 33,686 – GBP 40,716 per annum

Description

The Alexander Nash Fellow will undertake a two-year programme of research in one of the following disciplines, or at the interface of these disciplines: anthropology, cultural studies, economics, history, international relations, linguistics and literature, political science, sociology.

The Fellow will in addition develop teaching experience by contributing to The UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) programmes at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels for up to 6 hours per week over 20 weeks per academic year. As a member of the Centre for South-East European Studies, the Fellow will contribute to seminar and conference programmes, as well as to the broad research agenda of the Centre. The post is funded for 2 years from 1 September 2016 – 31 August 2018. 

The successful candidate will have a doctorate in a relevant discipline and will submit a high quality research project proposal on an Albanian topic that builds on their research expertise and meets the aims of the Alexander Nash Fellowship. See the details about this opportunity HERE.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline anthropology, cultural studies, economics, history, international relations, linguistics and literature, political science, sociology;
  • Demonstrable potential to develop a strong research record through publication, external grant funding, and active participation in international conferences;
  • Submission of a high quality project proposal on an Albanian topic that will advance the aims of the Alexander Nash Fellowship;
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills;
  • Proficiency in the Albanian language;
  • Organisational skills appropriate to carrying out the range of tasks described above.

In addition:

  • Preference will be given to applicants specializing in the contemporary period;
  • Evidence of teamwork skills that will support collaboration with other members of the Centre for South-East European Studies in further developing the SSEES programme of Albanian studies would be welcomed, and;
  • Previous experience of teaching at university level will be an advantage.

Fellowship

The appointment will be made on Grade 7 of the UCL salary scales, in the range GBP 33,686 –  GBP 40,716 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance). Annual increments are effective from 1 August each year.

How to apply?

Applications should be submitted via the UCL Human Resources website: www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs. Candidates are asked to upload in addition the following documents:

  • Full curriculum vitae to include list of publications and contact details of three referees;
  • Two-year research project proposal on an Albanian topics;
  • Brief statement of how the Nash Fellowship could contribute to the further development of Albanian studies at SSEES;
  • Examples of research publications (maximum three) for the selection panel to see.

Inquiries concerning the requirements of the post may be directed to Dr Bojan Aleksov, Director of the Centre for South East European Studies at SSEES (b.aleksov@ucl.ac.uk). Queries regarding the application procedure should be addressed to esther.williams@ucl.ac.uk.

For more information, please visit the official webpage.

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