Job Description
Job title:
Research Associate
Department/School:
PoLIS
Grade:
7
Location:
University of Bath premises
Job purpose
The post-holder will provide subject-specific research expertise with regard to
the Horizon 2020-funded project ‘UNSETTLING REMEMBERING AND
SOCIAL COHESION IN TRANSNATIONAL EUROPE (UNREST)’. The
research activities undertaken by the post-holder will focus strongly on the role
of museums in shaping our understanding of past conflict, working within the
theoretical framework established by the project partners. The post-holder will
be responsible both for writing individual academic publications (articles) and
collaborating with project researchers on publications and other outputs. The
post-holder will also play an administrative role in supporting dissemination and
knowledge-exchange activities developed by the project consortium and in
organising workshops and conferences.
Source and nature of management provided
The post-holder will be line-managed by the lead member of the project
consortium based at Bath Prof Anna Bull.
Staff management responsibility
None.
Special conditions
The post-holder will be required to undertake periods of field research outside
the UK, primarily in Slovenia and Italy (especially at the Kobarid/Caporetto
Museum), as well as travelling to consortium meetings and other events within
the EU.
Main duties and responsibilities
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Undertake research into museums of conflict in Slovenia and other
European countries under the supervision of the members of the project
consortium located at University of Bath.
Take a lead in the experimental design and execution of the project. Collect
and analyse existing data related to the project using qualitative and/or
quantitative techniques.
Writing up results of research and contributing to publishing of results in
high-quality peer-reviewed academic literature.
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Support members of the project consortium in facilitating knowledge
exchange and research dissemination.
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Participate regularly in group project meetings and deliver presentations to
project team, internal and external stakeholders or funders and other
events as required.
Project management: e.g. timetabling and meeting project milestones;
participating in regular discussions with collaborative partners. Liaise with key
stakeholders/industrial partners.
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Organising conferences and workshops as appropriate to the project’s
objectives.
Continually update knowledge and understanding in the field of specialism
to inform research activity.
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Disseminate knowledge of research advances to inform departmental
teaching effort.
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You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar
nature as reasonably required by your line manager. You are required to follow
all University policies and procedures at all times and take account of
University guidance.
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Person Specification
Criteria
Qualifications
Essential
A Phd in subject area of direct relevance for the project,
(e.g. History, Museum Studies, Heritage Studies,
Genocide Studies).or an equivalent professional
qualification (and significant relevant experience where
applicable)
X
Desirable
X
Experience/Knowledge
Demonstrated significant depth and breadth of
knowledge of the study of museums in an academic
contest
X
Extensive knowledge of the history of conflict in Europe
in the 20th century and beyond
X
Experience of research in collaborative international
projects
Demonstrated potential to publish in high quality peer
reviewed journals or other publications
X
X
X
Skills
Ability to prepare research proposals, to conduct
individual research work and to disseminate results
X
Excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication
skills including a high level of spoken English
X
Proficiency in at least two other European languages
relevant to the project (Slovenian and Italian)
X
Ability to write research reports and to effectively
disseminate outcomes
X
Ability to organise events (e.g. conferences) and
manage communication with event participants in an
academic context
X
Proficiency in IT skills (as appropriate to discipline)
X
Attributes
Innovation and developing creative solutions
X
Willingness to pursue research in a collaborative
environment
X
Commitment to innovative and high-quality research
X
Organisation – able to plan and deliver work to meet
required deadlines
X
Tenacity – working to achieve own and team objectives
and to overcome obstacles
X