Oxford University in association with Lincoln College invites applications from postdoctoral scholars for the Dilts-Lyell Research Fellowship in Greek Palaeography with effect from 1 October 2005, tenable for four years and non-renewable. The appointment will be funded by the Dilts benefaction to Lincoln College together with the JPR Lyell bequest to the University. The salary scale offered, currently ranges from £27,116 to £35,883 a year. The post carries full Senior Common Rights at Lincoln College as well as other benefits including generous research support from the Lyell Electors. The successful candidate will have access to single occupancy accommodation in College at his/her own expense or alternatively, an office in College.
The Fellow will be expected to undertake advanced research in the field of Greek Palaeography and Textual Criticism and to contribute to the study of palaeography across the University. In addition, the Fellow will be expected to give a number of lectures or classes per year for the University, to supervise graduate students both in College and elsewhere in the University, to assist with the Undergraduate Admissions exercise in December, and where appropriate to provide undergraduate tutorial teaching.
Further particulars are available from the College website at http://www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk/ or from the College Secretary, Lincoln College, Oxford, OX1 3DR (tel. 01865 279801, fax 01856 279802, e-mail juliet.montgomery@lincoln.ox.ac.uk). Applicants are asked to submit by 6 January 2005 seven copies of the following: a letter of application which must include the names of three referees who should be asked to submit their references by the closing date, a research proposal of no more than 1,000 words, and a detailed curriculum vitae. Applications by e-mail are not acceptable.
Lincoln College and the University of Oxford are equal opportunities employers.