Queen Mary University of London Recruitment 2026: Postdoctoral Research Associate – TextDiveGlobal | ERC-Funded Project

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14/07/2026

Queen Mary University of London Recruitment 2026: Postdoctoral Research Associate – TextDiveGlobal | ERC-Funded Project | Salary up to £46,618

The School of the Arts, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) has invited applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate to work on the prestigious ERC-2020 Advanced Grant-funded research project "Textuality and Diversity: A Literary History of Europe and its Global Connections, 1529–1683 (TextDiveGlobal)".

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 12 months, offering an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers specializing in late medieval or early modern studies, digital humanities, literary history, and archival research. (QMUL Jobs)

Position Details

  • Organization: Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)

  • School: School of the Arts

  • Faculty: Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Post: Postdoctoral Research Associate – TextDiveGlobal

  • Opportunity ID: 10474

  • Employment Type: Fixed-term

  • Duration: 12 Months

  • Working Pattern: Full-time (35 hours per week)

  • Job Location: London, United Kingdom

  • Salary: £38,419 – £46,618 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance) (QMUL Jobs)

About the Project

The successful candidate will join the ERC-2020 Advanced Grant project:

Textuality and Diversity: A Literary History of Europe and its Global Connections, 1529–1683 (TextDiveGlobal)

The project is led by Professor Warren Boutcher (Principal Investigator) and explores literary history, textual diversity, and Europe's global cultural connections during the early modern period.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work closely with:

  • Professor Warren Boutcher (Principal Investigator)

  • Dr Clare Whitehead (Project Manager)

  • Olivia Warren (Digital Humanities Support Officer)

The role combines literary research, archival investigation, digital humanities, and collaborative scholarship. (QMUL Jobs)

Key Responsibilities

The selected candidate will:

  • Conduct research supporting the TextDiveGlobal project.

  • Collect, analyse, and interpret historical and literary data.

  • Assist in writing, editing, and publishing research outputs.

  • Undertake documentary, archival, and image-based research.

  • Collaborate with project researchers and digital humanities specialists.

  • Contribute to project meetings, workshops, and dissemination activities.

  • Support the wider objectives of the ERC-funded research programme. (QMUL Jobs)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should possess:

  • A Ph.D. (awarded, submitted, or with a viva formally scheduled) in a relevant discipline.

  • Specialisation in late medieval or early modern studies.

  • Experience in academic writing and editing.

  • Experience in research data collection and analysis.

  • Experience with documentary, archival, or image reproduction research.

  • Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an international research team. (QMUL Jobs)

Why Join Queen Mary University of London?

Joining QMUL offers the opportunity to:

  • Work on a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant project.

  • Collaborate with internationally recognised scholars in literary history and digital humanities.

  • Gain experience in interdisciplinary humanities research.

  • Access world-class research facilities and archival resources.

  • Build an international academic profile through high-impact collaborative research. (QMUL Jobs)

Important Dates

  • Interview Date: 18 August 2026

  • Expected Start Date: 1 September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

  • Contract Period: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027 (QMUL Jobs)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application through the official Queen Mary University of London recruitment portal, along with all required supporting documents specified in the job advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to review the official job pack and ensure they meet all eligibility requirements before applying. (QMUL Jobs)

Official Website

https://www.qmul.ac.uk/jobs/

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