Advanced Research Fellow

Type of contract: Part-time (30% of full-time), funding limited for 8 months

The Centre for Multilingual Research at the University of Aberdeen (CMLR) promotes and disseminates interdisciplinary and transnational research carried out across a range of language disciplines including but not limited to Arabic, Chinese, Francophone Studies, Gaelic, German, Spanish and Latin American Studies and Translation and Interpreting Studies. The Centre also contributes to the University’s Interdisciplinary Challenge area of Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity. For the SSHRC-funded project Visual Storytelling and Graphic Art in Genocide and Human Rights Education the Centre is looking for a part time post-doctoral researcher supporting the project’s Rwanda cluster, co-led by Dr Erin Jessee (University of Glasgow) and Dr Fransiska Louwagie (University of Aberdeen).

The main purpose of the role is to support the project leads with several elements of the project. One of the main purposes of the project is to develop survivor-centred visual narratives of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, and to develop educational materials relating to these. We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with relevant experience in the study of memory, human rights and/or education and who is capable of supporting project outputs and public engagement. The Fellow will also be involved in collaborations with artists and survivors, in underpinning research for the graphic novels, the development of educational materials and outreach and engagement. The Fellow will contribute to publications and follow-on project applications.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale, £46,485 per annum, pro rata.

The role will be 30% of full-time hours (12 hours per week inclusive of paid breaks).

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Fransiska Louwagie, Senior Lecturer in French and Francophone Studies, Co-Director of Rwanda cluster (Fransiska.Louwagie@abdn.ac.uk).

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

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Job Reference Number: LAN141R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 6^th January 2025

The School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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