The University proposes to appoint a postdoctoral Research Fellow to the Lyell Research Fellowship with effect from 1 October 2005 or as soon as possible thereafter. The appointment, initially for two years with a possible renewal for one year, is open to postdoctoral scholars working on any aspect of the history of the book in the handpress period (roughly 1450-1800).
The successful candidate will be elected to a Research Fellowship at Merton College. Salary will be between £19,460 and £29,128.
Further particulars are available from the Modern History Administrator, Modern History Faculty, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BD (tel. 01865 277253, e-mail administrator@history.ox.ac.uk). Applications should be made to the same address by no later than 21 January 2005. Applicants are asked to arrange for two references to be sent to the above address by the closing date.