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1 FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES School of Art, Media and American Studies SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (40%fte) Ref: RA1332 The Post The post holder is expected to conduct research on forms of religious heritage in East Anglia, using a combination of fieldwork, literature review and museum research, resulting in the publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and an exhibition by the end of the project. The post holder is expected to conduct the following tasks: To conduct 6 months of full-time fieldwork To attend meetings and festivals related to the research subject To research the material culture of religious heritage, in particular in East Anglia To write and present research papers To publish at least two articles in peer-reviewed academic journals To organise an exhibition on the subject in Hungate Medieval in 2019 The precise duties will be agreed in discussion with the Manager/PI. The Project This project is funded by Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA). It seeks to investigate the paradoxes and tensions inherent in the heritagisation of religious sites, objects and practices within Europe. The project seeks to take theories of heritage and heritagisation into novel directions by linking it to the analytical categories of religion, the secular, and the sacred. The region of East Anglia is historically characterised by a great diversity of religious practices, varying from those associated with well-known prehistoric sites (Seahenge), Celtic sites (Sutton Hoo), and Christian sites of pilgrimage (Walsingham, Bury St Edmunds). In the UK division of this research project, we will examine how such sites are appropriated as religious heritage. Informal Discussions For an informal discussion please contact Dr Ferdinand de Jong, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, (Tel: or f.jong@uea.ac.uk). Person Specification The person specification for this post is attached as Appendix A.

2 GENERAL Salary Salary will be 31,656 to 37,768 per annum, pro rata for part-time, on Grade 7 on the single salary spine. The normal expectation is that starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale. Starting date The post is available from 1 January 2017 on a part-time basis (40%FTE) for a fixed term period to 31 August Terms and Conditions of Appointment Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Research and Analogous Staff will be made available to the candidate to whom the appointment is offered. Annual Leave Entitlement There is an annual holiday entitlement of six weeks plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays, pro rata for part-time. Superannuation The post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Proof of Qualifications The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are offered the appointment you will be asked to provide original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application. Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK. Candidates invited to interview will be provided with a list of appropriate documents that can be provided as evidence. Please DO NOT provide this with your application. Workers from outside of the EU may be eligible to work in this role subject to their immigration status. However, due to the nature of this role please note that immigration legislation will not allow the University to apply for a sponsorship certificate for this post.

3 Occupational Health Assessment Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University s Occupational Health Service. APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS Applicants are expected to submit a research proposal of around 500 words, which should include a potential research subject, a research question and outline of methodology. This research proposal will not be a fixed commitment, but will serve as starting point for the development of the research during the first months of the project, in discussion with the Principal Investigator. The project proposal should be submitted alongside the cover letter and application form. Your completed application form should quote reference code RA1332 and be returned by not later than 12 noon on Monday 3 October 2016 in one of the following ways: accessed via the relevant vacancy details at then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically then saved and sent as an attachment to hr@uea.ac.uk or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from then downloaded in Word format to be completed electronically, then printed and posted to the Human Resources Division, University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ, or accessed via the relevant vacancy details from and downloaded in PDF format and printed, to be completed by hand and returned by post to the Human Resources Division at the address shown above or forms received by post from the Human Resources Division should be completed by hand or typed and returned by post to the above address. Postal applications will not be acknowledged unless a stamped addressed envelope/postcard is supplied. For paper submissions please ensure you add the correct postage to your application pack as failure to do so will considerably delay receipt by this office and may jeopardise your application for this post. Please note that applications received after the closing date will not normally be accepted. If you are submitting an application by post immediately prior to the closing date please contact the Human Resources Division on to let us know that your application has been

4 posted, and if possible also send a copy by fax to or by to hr@uea.ac.uk in order that we receive these by the closing date. Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Please note that an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be completed and returned with ALL applications, whether submitted by post or by . If submitted by , the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form must be sent as a separate document/attachment to the Application Form. The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form will be detached from the received application before short-listing takes place and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process. Referees In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer. Interviews It is anticipated that interviews and presentations will take place on Friday 4 November 2016 and candidates who have not heard by this date should assume their application has been unsuccessful. Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application. Candidates should note that travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will not be reimbursed. This document is available in alternative formats e.g. large print, disc and on-line. If you need this document in an alternative format please contact us on , fax , or hr@uea.ac.uk

5 PERSON SPECIFICATION APPENDIX A Post title: Senior Research Associate (Ref: RA1332) Prepared by: FdJ Date: August 2016 CRITERIA Essential Desirable Education, Experience & Achievements PhD in relevant subject area such as Anthropology, Archaeology, or History Experience of conducting fieldwork Experience of writing up research material for academic publication Skills & Knowledge Demonstrable communication skills in English Language Demonstrable time management and organisation skills Demonstrable interpersonal skills Initiative in planning research Specialist knowledge and practical skills leading to independent, original contributions to the subject area Good IT skills in Microsoft/Adobe Programmes Excellent report writing and presentation skills Work experience in museums Personal Attributes Affinity with forms of religious heritage Special Circumstances