Research Assistant/Associate - Ancient Roman Mathematics

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Salary
Research Assistant: £32,296 - £33,882 per annum (pro rata).
Research Associate: £34,866 - £36,924 per annum (pro rata).

The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant/Associate with a background and skills in classical languages and historical mathematics research, to work on an innovative project entitled the Agrimensores and Roman Mathematics, led by PI Dr Richard Marshall, and funded by UKRI.

Agrimensores and Roman Mathematics is an ambitious and innovative research project to establish a new textual basis and contextual framework for the study of the overlooked Roman mathematical tradition, producing the first complete critical edition, translation, and commentary of the collection of practical mathematical problems attributed to Epaphroditus and Vitruvius Rufus and related mathematical material.

Your role will focus on the collation of manuscripts belonging to the so-called Corpus Agrimensorum Romanorum, the transcription of diagrams, and translation and interpretation of relevant texts. Additionally, you will work creatively and collaboratively with project partners, including museums and educational providers, to help develop and deliver the project's educational resources in support of the teaching of Roman numerals and of tactile mathematical activities based on ancient educational practices.

With support from the PI, you will be required to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and expected to take initiative in your work. You will be expected to attend regular online project meetings, and to participate in the research life of the School.

The project is hosted in the School of History, Classics & Archaeology, which has a vibrant and active research culture with particular strengths in interdisciplinary working and supporting the holistic career development of early career colleagues. 

You will be provided with academic and pastoral support within the School, and training will be provided to develop your competences. You will benefit from access to the School's mentoring scheme, extensive training opportunities including a bespoke personal development plan, and peer support from a cross disciplinary cohort of talented postdoctoral and early career researchers. Newcastle University is a signatory to the Concordat to support researchers' career development which entitles Researchers up to 10 days annually of personal CPD activities.

For more information about the school please visit our website: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/hca/about/.

To apply, please upload an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria of the job. Please also upload one writing sample (e.g. journal article, thesis chapter, or essay-in-progress) that you feel best reflects your research on a topic relevant to the project, preferably between 7,000-10,000 words.

This is a part-time position, 18.5 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for the duration of 18 Months.

Please get in touch with any informal enquiries about the role with the project's PI - Dr Richard Marshall (richard.marshall@newcastle.ac.uk).

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