Research Fellow in North African Medieval History

Job title:

Research Fellow in North African Medieval History

Company

University College London

Job description

About usThe UCL Institute of Archaeology is recognised as one of the leading academic departments of Archaeology and Heritage in the world. It is the largest department within its field in the UK. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment with more than 60 staff pursuing high-quality research across five continents. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation and heritage studies and have well-equipped laboratory facilities for archaeological science.Islamic archaeology and history is a dynamic field of research and teaching at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. We have a lively research community of academic staff, postdocs and PhD students working on the Islamic Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. The UCL Islamic Archaeology Network runs regular events including the annual Islamic Archaeology Day.Visit to find out more.About the roleApplications are now being sought for a full-time (36.5 hours per week) Research Fellow at the UCL Institute of Archaeology within the ERC Synergy project ‘MEDGREENREV: Re-thinking the “Green Revolution” in the Medieval Western Mediterranean (6th-16th centuries).MEDGREENREV is a multi-institutional collaboration led by the University of Reading, the University of York, the Autonomous University of Barcelona, the University of Granada in partnership with UCL, the University of Basel, the University of Valencia and University of Murcia. UCL is responsible for the case-study region of North Africa as well as comparative analysis of faunal and archaeobotanical data.We are seeking a Research Fellow with excellent command of medieval Arabic and a background in medieval Islamic history to join the MEDGREENREV project team at the UCL Institute of Archaeology based in London.The post is available from 1 October 2025 and is funded until 30 September 2028.A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.About youThe successful candidate will have a PhD in medieval Islamic history, or related field, with experience in the study of pre-modern Arabic written sources and enthusiasm to collaborate with archaeologists. This appointment may involve periods of research in relevant North African and European archives/libraries, as well as short visits to collaborator institutions in the UK, Europe and North Africa. There may also be opportunities to visit or participate in project excavations in North Africa. Applicants are, therefore, strongly advised to take into account their resilience and ability to conduct research overseas, when preparing their application. We particularly encourage candidates with a demonstrable interest in medieval agrarian economies, the environment or medieval North African history to apply.Appointment at Grade 7 is dependant upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, an initial appointment will be made at Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £38,607 per annum).Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Corisande Fenwick atQueries regarding the application process may be addressed to Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) atTo apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button.Candidates are asked to upload the following documents:

• A CV including your academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills
• A Cover Letter which states how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification part of the Job Description
• Evidence of qualifications

Please refer to the application process information provided in the job description for guidance on completing your cover letter.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit to find out more.This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here:Available documents

Expected salary

£38607 per year

Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:05:33 GMT

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