Colonel George Johnson Fellowship in Australian History
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.
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.🎓
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.📜
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.View
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Commitment to major research output
Demonstrated plan for a book manuscript or publishable articles.View
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Emerging research track record
Evidence of national or international standing in research.View
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