The Faculty of Oriental Studies, Oxford invites applications for Gerald Averay Wainwright Fellow,a postdoctoral research fellowship. The intention is to offer an opportunity for an outstanding scholar at an early stage in her/his academic career to enhance that career through developing research experience and a publication record. The research may be conducted at any UK University with appropriate supervision in the designated areas.

The Fellow will carry out research into the non-classical archaeology (not literary or philological studies) of any country or countries of Northern Africa and the Near East (from Morocco to Afghanistan). This will involve managing the academic research and associated administration, through small-scale project management to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work within deadlines. The Fellow will adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials as necessary, preparing, reviewing and refining working theories and analysing data from a variety of sources. The preparation of research publication(s) is an important aspect of the role, as is present the research findings at appropriate forums. The Fellow will also develop a new research proposal or job application, and ideas for generating research income.

The successful applicant will present a credible proposal for research and publication in the relevant field, and ideally will have or plan to develop research impact and public engagement skills.

This is a fixed-term position for 6 months.