The Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics is inviting applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) post on the project 'Leading Women in Portuguese and Spanish Cinema and Television, 1970-1980', which investigates the roles of women in Spanish and Portuguese film and television industries. This project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and is led by Prof. Sally Faulkner. The goal is to write new feminist and comparative histories of the period through publications, academic conferences, and public impact. The PDRA joins the team in the final year of the project to support its final academic conference and public impact work.
The expected start date for this role is 1 September 2025. The post is part-time (0.75 FTE) and fixed term until 31 August 2026.
The main responsibilities of the successful candidate will include:
1. Organising the final project conference, which will take place in Cambridge in March 2026;
2. Organising film screenings and events related to the project's public impact, including finding suitable cinemas, festivals, or venues for screenings and leading collaborations with those institutions;
3. Using social media to promote the project's findings;
4. Researching and writing an article related to the project's aims;
5. Co-editing the volume of conference proceedings and carrying out further editing as guided by the Principal or Co-Investigators of the project.
The successful candidate will work as part of the project team, including the Principal Investigator and two Co-Investigators, as well as collaborating with external partners. They will be part of a larger community of researchers in film and screen who conduct cutting-edge research into areas including European cinema, gender, and film theory within the University of Cambridge.
In order for your application to be considered, please upload the following:
1. A research publication list in the upload section of the application;
2. The names and contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work.
If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, they will not be considered as part of your application.
If you have any questions about this vacancy, please contact Professor Sally Faulkner (email: sf202@cam.ac.uk). For queries about the application process, please contact the School's HR Team at mmllpersonnel@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Monday 17 February 2024. Interviews will be online and are planned for the week commencing 17 March 2024, subject to change.
Please quote reference GP44397 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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