Application deadline:

May 2, 2022

Research Scientist within UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy

Dublin
Ireland

Applications are invited for a Temporary post of a Research Scientist within UCD School of Art History and Cultural Policy, Three years, starting no sooner than 1st July or later than 12th September 2022

The Research Scientist will research and write about the architecture of the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States with a focus on the period 1920 and 1970 as part of a larger ERC-funded research project that is investigating the role of gender and race in the international dissemination of modern architecture between 1920 and 1970.  The successful candidate will participate with other team members in a reading group every autumn trimester, will deliver conference papers on the subject at appropriate conferences in Europe and the United States, and will publish articles and/or book chapters, while preparing a book manuscript on the topic.  A primary purpose of this role is to further develop your research skills, including through the publication of peer- reviewed scholarship.  There are travel (4000 per annum) and conference funds (3000 per annum) associated with this post.

Fixed salary: €46,442 per annum

Closing date: 17:00hrs (local Irish time) on 2 May 2022
Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 17:00hrs (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.

UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be
returned.

Prior to application, further information (including application procedure) should be obtained from the Work at UCD
website.

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