University of Kent – Postdoctoral Research Associate
Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin and interested in the analysis of Latin letter-writing? If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time postdoctoral Research Associate role.
The School of Humanities is seeking to appoint a postdoctoral Research Associate for 36-months to undertake close analysis of Latin letter-writing in early medieval Britain. The position will entail data collection, analysis and dissemination of findings as part of a multi-person team, led by Dr Robert Gallagher (University of Kent) and Professor Francesca Tinti (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU).
As a postdoctoral Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:
- Archival research to identify manuscript witnesses to letters composed in and sent to Britain in the early medieval period
- Analysis of linguistic and literary features of Latin epistolary texts
- Palaeographic analysis of letters extant in early medieval forms
- Conducting research that addresses the project aims and research questions
What will you bring to the role?
- PhD in Medieval Studies, or equivalent
- An advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin
- Demonstrable knowledge of early medieval communication and literary cultures
- A good understanding of the history of early medieval Britain and its neighbours
Deadline for application: 17 October 2025