The School of History is seeking to appoint to a position within the St Andrews Book History research group, assisting our current work to extend and improve coverage of the Universal Short Title Catalogue. 

This is a full-time position, for a fixed term of two years, beginning on 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.  

The successful candidate will require experience working within the field of the history or literature of Continental Europe in the Early Modern period, and to have prior experience of working with early printed books.  Advanced skills in digital humanities, programming experience and web design would be a further advantage.   

Further information on the University and the School of History can be found at the University website (www.st-andrews.ac.uk). The Universal Short Title Catalogue is described at its website (www.ustc.ac.uk).  

To discuss this post informally, candidates might also wish to contact the Director of the Universal Short Title Catalogue, Professor Andrew Pettegree (admp@st-andrews.ac.uk).    

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Research posts at the University.  

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall).  More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.  

Closing Date: Friday 18 June 2021                     Interview Date: Tuesday 13 July 2021   

Please quote ref: AR2544NB                                     

Further Particulars: AR2544NB FPs.doc

School of History
Salary: £27,511 - £32,816 per annum
Start Date: 1 September 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Fixed Term: 2 Years