Postdoctoral Research Associate (Surrealism and Sexuality)

Centre for Studies of Surrealism and its Legacies/Art History and Visual
Studies
University of Manchester

The Centre for Studies of Surrealism and its Legacies at the University of
Manchester currently has a major AHRC-funded project on Surrealism and
sexuality. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate for a
post-doctoral position working closely with Professor David Lomas. The
post has become vacant following the appointment of Dr James Boaden to a
lectureship at the University of York. You should have a PhD in a relevant
subject area. This is likely to be in the area of Surrealist studies with
a demonstrable interest in gender and sexuality. You will be a key member
of our small team, assuming a major role in organising academic events and
contributing to other activities and outputs of the project. In addition,
you will be expected to pursue individual research with definite
publication plans. You will undertake some teaching and research student
supervision. The position is available from 1 October 2009 and is tenable
for up to two years.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2009

Salary: £28,839 p.a.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor David Lomas (Email:
david.c.lomasmanchester.ac.uk). Please visit the University of Manchester
website (www.manchester.ac.uk/jobs) for further particulars about this job
(Ref: HUM/90736) and how to make an application. Applications should
include a covering letter, a full c-v, names of two referees, and a
description of your research and publication plans.