Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The School of Humanities | Te Puna Aronui invites applications for the 2024 History Innovation Fund Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

This fellowship offers early career support for an outstanding recent PhD graduate in history, enabling them to undertake research and writing for publication, whilst also providing some teaching experience. The successful applicant will be accommodated within the History discipline and have access to the university’s library resources.

Applications are encouraged from within New Zealand and from those who are living overseas and would use the fellowship to return to New Zealand to continue their research careers. Applicants are required to specify the nature of their chosen research project and their expected outputs. This will form a critical part of application process. Preference will be given to projects connected with Aotearoa New Zealand and /or Māori history.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term opportunity (9 months) for the 2024 academic year (1 March – 30 November 2024).
The fellowship will be remunerated at the University’s Postdoctoral Fellow 3 rate.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description.

He kōrero mōu | About you

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must have:

• PhD in History or a related discipline conferred on or after 01 January 2019 (no more than four years before the application closing date).
• Experience of advanced research in History.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. 

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of 16 October 2023 to be considered. Please include your cover letter, CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above. Applications should include a description of the proposed research and research outputs (1000-word max), an academic CV, and the names and contact details of two referees. 

Enquiries may be directed to the Head of the School of Humanities, Professor Kim Phillips at [email protected] . Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz

The University is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment where everyone can thrive. For further information see Te Ara Tautika | the Equity Policy and visit www.equity.auckland.ac.nz