ICS Post-doctoral Research Associate

University of London - School of Advanced Study

Employment type: Fixed Term – 36 months

The University of London

The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions. The federation brings together more than 250,000 learners and 50,000 staff in a collaborative community that is delivering high-quality research and education across all disciplines. Since 1858, we have expanded access to world-class higher education. Today, around 40,000 students in more than 190 countries are part of our global learning community. The University of London is also home to the School of Advanced Study, the national centre for the humanities, whose mission is to advocate for the discipline. By working together, we expand access to outstanding higher education and resources, and extend their benefits to learners and researchers across the UK and around the world.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated, collaborative, intellectually curious postdoctoral researcher with expertise in Roman archaeology and material culture to join Connective Frontiers: Inclusive Heritage of Roman Frontiers, a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship led by Dr Anna Walas and hosted at the Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study. This post is an exciting opportunity to apply your research expertise to an interdisciplinary and intersectoral project that brings together archaeological research, heritage interpretation, and contemporary debates around borders, identity, imperialism, and decolonial approaches. The role includes delivery of a database of objects, combining legacy material from antiquarian excavations and modern campaigns, producing catalogue of objects, and carrying out primary, category specific and spatial research on the assemblage. You will work in close partnership with the English Heritage team based in Corbridge to conduct both independent and collaborative research on the finds assemblage at Housesteads and Corbridge. You work will inform the redevelopment of a permanent exhibition at Housesteads and a temporary exhibition at Corbridge. This role is suited to researchers interested in careers that span research, heritage practice, museums, and public archaeology. For a full role profile, please refer to the job description.

Further Information

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV and Covering Letter by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page before the closing date at midnight on Monday the 4th of May 2026. Interviews are expected to take place w/c 1st of June 2026, subject to change. Where eligible, the University may be able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Please note that applicants are responsible for the costs of their visa application, including visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge. The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, most employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will need to attend the office on specific days for training or team meetings etc. The University of London is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We particularly encourage applications from members of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities as this group is currently under-represented at all levels within the University. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria named in the job description. Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.