About the role

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher to join the team from
April 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter, to work on European
Networks. Read more about the project here.


Alongside a cohort of up to five Post-Doctoral researchers, the
Researcher will be attached to a research stream that will use archival
research and advanced statistical analysis to explore the dynamics of
correspondent banking relationships in Europe during this period,
including the banks’ strategy and the impact of economic and political
shocks.


About you


You will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in a relevant
discipline, which may include expertise in financial history or another
cognate discipline and knowledge of European economic history from
1870-2000. You will have experience in managing data through
spreadsheets and databases and applying statistical methods to data
(e.g. R, Stata, GIS), as well as experience in archival research and
collection of quantitative data. Fluency in reading more than one
European language, with willingness to travel to archives in Europe
where appropriate, is essential.


You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil, or evidence that a doctorate is
close to completion, together with relevant experience. You will have
excellent communication and data handling skills, a demonstrable
capacity for independent research, be capable of managing your own
academic research and associated activities, and have previous
experience of contributing to publications and/or presentations.


This post is full time, fixed-term for one year.


Application Process


For full details about the role and the application process click here. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the project’s Principal Investigator, Professor Catherine R Schenk: catherine.schenk@history.ox.ac.uk.  


You will be required to complete a supporting statement, setting out
how you meet the selection criteria, curriculum vitae and the names and
contact details of two referees as part of your online application.


Only applications submitted online and received before noon Monday 26th February 2024 can be considered.


Interviews are expected to be held in early March 2024.


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