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Job Description – Bridging Fellow in Early Modern Italian Studies (Job No. 26000582)
School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Fixed Term – Full Time, 12 months contract, full time working arrangements.
Closing date: 02-Jun-2026 10:59:00 PM.
About the Institute and School
The Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures offer world‑class research and teaching. The Bridging Fellow will be based within the new Inventing Futures programme.
The Role
The Bridging Fellow will work across one or more Inventing Futures projects or link multiple projects, engage with research opportunities across IMEMS, and support the growth of early modern Italian studies.
Bridging Fellowships are designed for recent PhDs, acting as a bridge between doctoral research and future career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Publish high quality outputs (peer‑reviewed journal papers, edited volumes, conference presentations) under the guidance of Senior Research Fellows.
- Prepare and deliver presentations on research to sponsors, academics and non‑academics.
- Assist with development of research objectives and proposals.
- Collaborate with SRFs and colleagues to identify research areas, develop new methods and extend the research portfolio.
- Conduct pilot individual and collaborative research projects as directed by SRFs.
- Address problems that affect research objectives, propose innovative solutions.
- Liaise with internal and external contacts to foster future collaborations.
- Plan and manage own research activity and resources, contributing to project planning.
- Enhance quality of research culture within IMEMS, the wider university and beyond.
Working in Durham
A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days annual leave, pension scheme, transport schemes, professional development time, health and well‑being support, on‑site nursery, family‑friendly policies, volunteering opportunities, and cost‑saving schemes.
Qualifications
- A good first degree in the humanities with an Italian Studies component.
- A PhD in the humanities with a strong early modern Italian Studies component. PhD must be submitted at the point of application but may still be under examination. Candidates must not be more than 18 months post‑viva at application.
Experience
- Experience in conducting high quality academic research in early modern Italian Studies.
- Demonstrable ability to write material suitable for publication in highly‑ranked journals.
- Demonstrable ability to present research at international conferences and communicate complex information to specialists and the wider academic community.
Additional Experience
- Inter‑disciplinary collaboration, experience across disciplines or sectors.
- Strong publication record relevant to stage of career.
- Track record of presenting research at conferences, symposia, or meetings.
- Demonstrable ability to develop research proposals and designs in collaboration with other academics.
Skills
- Develop plans for innovative research aligned with Inventing Futures aims and structure.
- Methods experience, skills and achievements demonstrating potential for interdisciplinary research.
- Work cooperatively as part of a team.
- Work independently on own initiative meeting strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Application Process
Applicants must provide evidence of the essential criteria. The application deadline is 02‑Jun‑2026. Successful applicants should be in post by 01‑Oct‑2026. Further details on application submission, selection stages and next steps are provided on the university website (not included here).
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