Alexander Nash Fellowship in Albanian Studies - deadline: 18th May 2016

Publication date
April 22, 2016
Deadline
May 18, 2016
Short description

The Alexander Nash Fellow at University College London - UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies will undertake a two-year programme of research in one of the following disciplines, or at the interface of these disciplines: anthropology, cultural studies, economics, history, international relations, linguistics and literature, political science, sociology.

The Fellow will in addition develop teaching experience by contributing to SSEES programmes at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels for up to 6 hours per week over 20 weeks per academic year. As a member of the Centre for South-East European Studies, the Fellow will contribute to seminar and conference programmes, as well as to the broad research agenda of the Centre.

Location: London
Funding amount: £33,686 to £40,716 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Hours: Full Time

 The successful candidate will have a doctorate in a relevant discipline and will submit a high quality research project proposal on an Albanian topic that builds on their research expertise and meets the aims of the Alexander Nash Fellowship. Preference will be given to specialists in the contemporary period. Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, in additional to proficiency in the Albanian language are essential requirements. Previous experience in teaching at university level and teamwork will be an advantage.The post is funded for 2 years from 1 September 2016 - 31 August 2018.

For further details, including a full job description and person specification, and to apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply’ button below. Candidates are asked to also upload the following documents: a full curriculum vitae, to include a list of publications; a proposal for a two-year research project on an Albanian topic; a brief statement of how the Fellowship will contribute to the further development of Albanian Studies at SSEES; a maximum of three research outputs.

For queries regarding the application procedure contact: esther.williams@ucl.ac.uk, for enquiries about the post contact: Dr Bojan Aleksov, Director of the Centre for South-East European Studies (b.aleksov@.ucl.ac.uk).

Closing Date: 18/5/2016

Reference:1548215

Interview Date: tbc

For further informations on how to apply click here.

Type
  • Other
Geographical focus
  • Albania
  • Western Balkans
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Cross-thematic/Interdisciplinary
  • Social Sciences

Entry created by Anna Sirocco on April 22, 2016
Modified on April 22, 2016