Postdoctoral Research Associate - Grade 7

Overview

The Department of History at the University of Liverpool is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a fixed-term position until December 2027. This role involves working on a project titled An Edition of the Cartulary and Charters of Stixwould Priory and an Introduction to the Edition of the Bardney Cartulary, which is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and the University of Lincoln. Funded by a Lincoln Record Society Nigel Burn Memorial Grant, the project is led by Principal Investigator Dr Kathryn Dutton alongside Professor Louise Wilkinson.

The project aims to produce a co-authored modern critical edition of the medieval cartulary of Stixwould Priory and to complete the late David Smith’s edition of the cartulary of Bardney Abbey, alongside conducting first-stage outreach work in Lincolnshire schools. The person selected for this position will be based primarily on the edition of the Stixwould cartulary as a member of the Department of History within the School of Histories, Languages, and Cultures at the University of Liverpool.

Requirements

Applicants must show a strong interest in the textual cultures of monastic communities, gendered approaches to and experiences of monasticism, and the history of monasticism in both England and Europe. Candidates are required to have an excellent working knowledge of Latin, practical experience with medieval Latin manuscripts and texts, as well as editorial experience and strong codicological and palaeographical skills.

Individuals who are still awaiting the formal award of their PhD will initially be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Once written confirmation of the PhD award is provided, the salary will increase to Grade 7, spine point 31. The employer values workforce diversity and encourages applications from individuals of minoritised ethnic backgrounds and genders, those living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

What you get

The position offers a salary of £39,906 per annum for a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 13 November 2026 at 23:30. The tenure for the role is fixed-term until December 2027.

How to apply

Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the application portal.