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Monday, April 1, 2019

Apply for Lord Kelvin/ Adam Smith Research Fellowship in Celtic Onomastics

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The LKAS Fellowship in Celtic Onomastics is intended to deepen and extend the University's research strength and income in the place-names of Scotland within Celtic and Gaelic in the School of Humanities.  




Closing DateVacancy Reference: 024906 Closing Date: 26 April 2019


Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• To develop, conduct and manage the research programme including establishing and maintaining external collaborations both nationally and internationally. 
• To undertake internationally excellent research in terms of originality, significance and rigour and to design and produce appropriate research methods and research plans to carry out the research programme. 
• To develop a track record of publications of internationally excellent standard in peer reviewed journals or other venues of the highest quality and esteem, with evidence of one or more publications of world leading quality (equivalent to 4* rating in UK REF2014) since 1 January 2014.  
• To work towards selection for submission to future REF exercises, by developing independence of research either by leading on a significant research project or by gaining funding as Principal Investigator and by producing a sufficient volume of publications of the appropriate quality. 
• To present research findings at high profile, national and international conferences, seminars and meetings to raise the profile of the research and the University.
• To contribute to the development, both independently and in collaboration with others (including external partners), of further bids for external research funding to enhance the University’s national and international research profile.  
• To keep up to date with developments in the subject area in order to provide advice and guidance on key developments to other staff and students. 
• To engage in academic activities in accordance with University and College strategies, including participating in the promotion of the value and impact of research to the public, policy makers and funders. 
• To determine the direction of the research programme to ensure that it remains at the forefront of the field. 
• To participate in College research group activities and/or cross-College research activities. 
• To contribute to the effective management and administration of the School / Institute where appropriate and as assigned by the Head of School / Research Institute Director.
• To be proactive in the management of career progression including taking advantage of the University’s training and mentorship programmes.
• To contribute, in a developing capacity, to modest teaching activities and associated administrative duties as agreed with the Head of School / Research Institute Director and in consultation with the Line Manager.

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