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Research Assistant- Institute of Literature and Cultural History

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1106809


Liverpool John Moores University


02/03/2026


3 Months


50 hours in total. This will be a home-based role. Hours are flexible.


Smart Casual

Pay


£14.63


£1.77

Description

Role
***ringfenced to postgraduate and doctoral students from the School of Humanities and Social Science at LJMU only***

Research Assistant for Research Institute for Literature and Cultural History Project: ‘The Unhomely’working with the Brampton Museum, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Culture&.

We wish to employ a research assistant to support a research project which contributes to the outreach work of LJMU’s Research Institute of Literature and Cultural History. 

Duties and responsibilities
The role involves working with staff at the Brampton Museum and Culture&, an independent arts, heritage, and education charity, to research background material for an exhibition, ‘The Unhomely, to be held at the Brampton Museum from September 2026. 

 
The research work can be carried out flexibly and largely remotely, although several site visits for team meetings may be required. (Transport costs for on site visits will be reimbursed by RILCH). 
 
The research activities will involve collecting and collating oral histories and archival work. 
 
The post will be for a total of 50 hours, working approximately 8 hours per week for 6 weeks between March and April. 
 
Working hours are flexible and can be negotiated with the project co-ordinators. 

Skills and experience
This role is suitable for postgraduate and doctoral students from the School of Humanities and Social Science at LJMU. 

 
Excellent research skills, self-motivation, and good organizational and communication skills are required. Previous experience of independent research would be an advantage. 
 
To apply, please submit a one-page letter of application and a Curriculum Vitae.

Location
LJMU

Additional information
***ringfenced to postgraduate and doctoral students from the School of Humanities and Social Science at LJMU only***

 
To apply, please submit a one-page letter of application and a Curriculum Vitae.
 
Applications will close at 11.59pm on Friday 23rd of January 2026.
 
Interviews will be held online in the week beginning 2nd February, 2026

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