Postdoctoral Researcher (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Part Time: 28 hours/week (80%FTE)

Fixed Term: Two year, fixed term contract

Salary: £32,000 (pro-rata) - £25,600 for 28 hours/week

Plus: 3% pension contribution and other benefits 

Location: Leeds City Centre: The Henry Moore Institute 

Starting date: from October 2025 

This is an excellent opportunity that will enable a recent PhD graduate or Early Career Researcher to gain experience in a thriving cultural and research institution, as well as the opportunity to develop their own research portfolio in a supportive and well-established research environment.  We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.  

The successful candidate will be a pro-active and knowledgeable postdoctoral researcher, whose expertise in the histories of sculpture will complement that of the Research Team at the Henry Moore Institute, and will form a key element of our public programmes. The candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of research, writing and communication skills, and will be comfortable working both as part of the Research Team and independently. A current institutional affiliation is not necessary for the post. 

The candidate will be expected to deliver a specific research project within the two-year term, relating to the post-holder’s area of specialism, which we anticipate will form part of the Institute’s public programme.  The candidate will have full use of the resources available in the Institute’s Sculpture Research Library and Archives, and the Leeds Sculpture Collection.  It is expected that the candidate’s project will engage with under-represented areas of research, expanding both academic and non-specialist understanding of the histories of sculpture. The candidate will be based within the Henry Moore Institute’s Research Team, and will contribute to the development and delivery of our public programme of exhibitions, lectures, conferences and seminars. 

Our successful candidate will have completed or be due to submit a PhD in Art History or a related subject.  They will have a detailed knowledge of sculpture and its histories and will demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.  They will have excellent organisation and communication skills and a good level of IT skills.  They will be able to organise their workload and remain calm under pressure.  

If you are excited by this opportunity and, having read the job specification, you have the skills and experience to meet the requirements of the role, we would be pleased to receive the following from you:

• A completed application form
• A 500 word research proposal summary 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a complete research proposal of around 1,500 words comprising a 1000 word research proposal and a 500 word timeline and strategy. 

A recruitment pack and application form are available on our website via the 'Apply' button above, where further information can be found about the Henry Moore Foundation.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10.00am, Monday 31 March 2025 

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a complete research proposal by Tuesday 6 May 2025

INTERVIEWS: Wednesday 21 May 2025 at The Henry Moore Institute, Leeds.

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