Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Open University (Milton Keynes)
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
PDRA in Ancient Material Religion
Full time (37 hours), Fixed term 3 years (Oct 22 to Sept 25)
Change your career, change lives
The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work as part of The Baron Thyssen Centre for the Study of Ancient Material Religion, which is based in the Department of Classical Studies at The Open University. Over three years, the successful candidate will complete their own individual research project, publishing high-quality scholarly outputs. They will also work alongside the Director and Steering Committee to increase the public profile of the Centre, contributing as required to the organisation of events, and to our public engagement and outreach activities.
This post is funded by The Augustus Foundation.
Skills and experience
* A completed PhD in Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, Religious Studies (with a focus on ancient cultures), or another related discipline;
* An awareness of current research in the field of material religion;
* Clear plans for an individual research project in an area of ancient material religion.
More information can be found in the <https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/sites/www.open.ac.uk.about.employment/files/PDRA%20in%20Study%20of%20Ancient%20Material%20Religion%20Job%20Description_JH.docx> Job Description<https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/sites/www.open.ac.uk.about.employment/files/PDRA%20in%20Study%20of%20Ancient%20Material%20Religion%20Job%20Description_0.docx> below.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job's page and following the instructions below and clicking the "APPLY NOW" link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
* A short cover letter which includes the name of two referees (maximum 2 pages of A4)
* CV
* A proposal for a well-defined research project (maximum 2,000 words).
The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the covering letter followed by the CV in this document.
To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.
You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.
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Closing date: 5th July 2022 - 12:00
Interview date: Expected to be mid-end of July
You will receive updates regarding your application from Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>. Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.
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Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.
Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video<https://youtu.be/nNljzrTEK7I> (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).
The Open University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all our staff can reach their potential and attract diverse candidates. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies which include family and carer friendly flexible working arrangements and have many supportive staff networks and wellbeing services. We also endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.
Faculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS)
PDRA in Ancient Material Religion
Full time (37 hours), Fixed term 3 years (Oct 22 to Sept 25)
Change your career, change lives
The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.
The role
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Research Associate to work as part of The Baron Thyssen Centre for the Study of Ancient Material Religion, which is based in the Department of Classical Studies at The Open University. Over three years, the successful candidate will complete their own individual research project, publishing high-quality scholarly outputs. They will also work alongside the Director and Steering Committee to increase the public profile of the Centre, contributing as required to the organisation of events, and to our public engagement and outreach activities.
This post is funded by The Augustus Foundation.
Skills and experience
* A completed PhD in Classics, Ancient History, Archaeology, Religious Studies (with a focus on ancient cultures), or another related discipline;
* An awareness of current research in the field of material religion;
* Clear plans for an individual research project in an area of ancient material religion.
More information can be found in the <https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/sites/www.open.ac.uk.about.employment/files/PDRA%20in%20Study%20of%20Ancient%20Material%20Religion%20Job%20Description_JH.docx> Job Description<https://www.open.ac.uk/about/employment/sites/www.open.ac.uk.about.employment/files/PDRA%20in%20Study%20of%20Ancient%20Material%20Religion%20Job%20Description_0.docx> below.
If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>
What you get in return
We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.
We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.
How to apply
Unless otherwise stated in the advert, all applications are completed online via the OU Job's page and following the instructions below and clicking the "APPLY NOW" link below. Applications submitted via 3rd party websites will not be considered.
Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
To apply for this role please submit the following;
* A short cover letter which includes the name of two referees (maximum 2 pages of A4)
* CV
* A proposal for a well-defined research project (maximum 2,000 words).
The above documents will need to be submitted as one attachment during the application process, please include the covering letter followed by the CV in this document.
To ensure your file is uploaded to our system correctly, please make sure your document is saved with the following file name as appropriate to the vacancy you are applying for: reference, surname, first initial.
You will need to have your documents ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.
APPLY NOW<https://www.directch.com/RomaFrontEnd?id=7c53cf19-0d8f-4572-a097-db15c64b3b00>
Closing date: 5th July 2022 - 12:00
Interview date: Expected to be mid-end of July
You will receive updates regarding your application from Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!<mailto:Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist vor Spambots geschützt! Zur Anzeige muss JavaScript eingeschaltet sein!>. Please ensure this email address is added to your list of trusted senders. Please also keep an eye on your junk folder to ensure you do not miss any important updates regarding this role.
You can view your application communications on the Candidate portal<https://www.directch.com/RomaFrontEnd/en-GB/Home/Signin?css=b2cc2417-182c-49e8-993e-6f96dd45e221&pId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&aId=4dc43825-ccc4-4f2b-8490-79a743376d1c&backgroundImageURL=dca87a57-3664-417a-a824-5ce06a728502&headerlogoID=0a2172d8-69d5-4cda-80da-dddd09b0c446®istrationMethod=2&mode=portal_edit&idFieldId=-2&idFieldName=Username&referral=DQAAAB%252BLCAAAAAAABAAzqEECADKJWRENAAAA&skinId=35e20a72-c8d1-4682-a860-f04560e1467a&isEuropian=True&isFrance=False>.
Please note: If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview, however we thank you for your interest in The Open University and encourage you to apply for future positions.
Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video<https://youtu.be/nNljzrTEK7I> (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).
The Open University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which is reflected in our mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive environment so that all our staff can reach their potential and attract diverse candidates. We recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.
We offer a range of inclusive employment policies which include family and carer friendly flexible working arrangements and have many supportive staff networks and wellbeing services. We also endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equity.