Research Associate in Early Modern Global History

Job title:

Research Associate in Early Modern Global History

Company:

University of Manchester

Job description

Applications are sought for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with Prof Edmond Smith, conducting research for the ERC-selected, UKRI-funded project “Institutional Transformation and the Entangled Commercial Cultures of International Trade, 1450-1750” (INTRECCI). The project is based in the Department of History at The University of Manchester. The PDRA will be expected to work closely with Prof Smith and the rest of the project group, composed of two other full-time PDRAs, Dr Mariana Boscariol and Dr Shounak GhoshThe INTRECCI project is a five-year project that investigates globalisation’s multipolar and adaptive institutional origins. It employs a global and intrinsically comparative analysis on institutional transformation between 1450 and 1750 – to challenge long held beliefs about the origins of capitalism, globlisation and European economic dominance.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Edmond SmithEmail: edmond.smith@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 23:33:21 GMT

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