1 Post-doctoral Research Fellowship Monastic Ireland: Landscape and Settlement in Ireland | Trinity College Dublin

The Monastic Ireland: Landscape and Settlement Post-doctoral Research Fellow will be a full-time appointment, starting 1 March 2014. The duration of the post is 2.5 years, terminating 30 August 2016. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of History of Art and Architecture in Trinity College Dublin, working under the direction of the project PI, Dr. Rachel Moss and project Associates, Dr. Edel Bhreathnach and Dr. Malgorzata Krasnodebska-D’Aughton. The candidate will ideally be early career, holding a doctoral degree in History of Art, Archaeology, Historical Geography, Medieval History or closely related subject.

In collaboration with other members of the research group, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow will contribute to the planning and delivery of the research project, including dissemination of research findings through the delivery of conference papers and publication. Work will focus on the interpretation of monastic and mendicant order buildings within their historic landscapes in Ireland within a wider European context and will include an original piece of research relative to the project theme. The successful candidate will have ability and willingness to work as part of a research team, an interest in the specific objectives of the project, practical experience in working with historical sources and historic buildings, experience of following and adapting research methodologies, a willingness to systematically collect, and input, project data and excellent communication skills. Some experience of public engagement around historical research would be desirable.

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)

Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)

More Experienced researcher or >10 yrs (Senior)

Requirements

Degree: A doctoral degree in History of Art, Archaeology, Medieval History