Research Associate - Comics and Race in Latin America (Cultural Studies)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Research Associate for the new AHRC-funded project ‘Comics and Race in Latin America’.

You will be based at the University of Manchester in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. You will also be linked to the interdisciplinary Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and work closely with other project members based in the department of Social Anthropology.

As well as carrying out research, analysis and writing in Manchester, you will also visit libraries and archives in other locations. During fieldwork trips to Argentina, Colombia and Peru (approximately one month in each), the countries that are the focus of the project, you will undertake archival research and participate in workshops with the project’s comics artists.

You will have a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in Cultural Studies or Latin American Studies, or a related discipline. You will need excellent skills in analysis of print and digital cultural texts (particularly comics but also other sources) and will also have to trace social networks of people and objects, including via social media, etc., where relevant. You will have experience of archival work, preferably in Latin America. You will be fluent in Spanish and will have an excellent command of written and spoken English.

The University of Manchester is committed to building a culturally diverse institution where all staff and students can flourish and feel valued for their contribution and individuality. Our policies and practices are designed to encourage talented people, whatever their background, to work and study here.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments will be made on merit.

Interviews will be held after 15 February. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide a sample of their academic writing in advance.

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr James Scorer

Email: james.scorer@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 0161 850 2004

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.