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Colonel George Johnson Fellowship in Australian History

GraduatePart-timeHybridCamperdown NSW 2050, AustraliaPosted 3 months agoVerified 1 week ago
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About the job

The Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History offers a unique opportunity for early-career historians to embark on a transformative journey in research. This prestigious, fixed-term postdoctoral appointment at the University of Sydney provides dedicated time and resources to develop a major research output, typically a book. The team values collaboration, intellectual independence, and a commitment to scholarly excellence.

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You'll be responsible for

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Completing research

Completing an original and substantial research project for publication, typically a book arising from the doctoral thesis or a similarly ambitious scholarly output.
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Contributing to discipline

Contributing to the intellectual life of the discipline by assisting with the development and coordination of research activities such as workshops and conferences.
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Acknowledging support

Acknowledging the support of the Colonel George Johnston bequest and the affiliation with the University of Sydney in all publications and research outputs arising from the Fellowship.

Key criteria

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PhD in history or related discipline

Completed within the last six years, focusing on historical research.

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Commitment to major research output

Demonstrated plan for a book manuscript or publishable articles.

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Emerging research track record

Evidence of national or international standing in research.

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5 criteria for this job
PhD in history or related discipline
Completed within the last six years, focusing on historical research.

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Commitment to major research output
Demonstrated plan for a book manuscript or publishable articles.

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Emerging research track record
Evidence of national or international standing in research.

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Ability to deliver high-quality work
Capacity to complete research outcomes within the Fellowship timeframe.

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Engagement in scholarly community
Experience contributing to workshops and research discussions.

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