Question 1

What qualifications are required for this Research Associate position?

Accepted Answer

You must hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or be close to completion) in fields like Arabic , Syriac Christianity , or Middle Eastern History . Essential skills include excellent Arabic knowledge and ability to analyze Christian Arabic manuscripts from the early modern period. Desirable: Syriac , Arabic Karshuni , and experience in women’s history or gender studies . Explore postdoc opportunities for similar roles.

Question 2

What are the main responsibilities in this Syriac Christianity research role?

Accepted Answer

Conduct research using Arabic manuscript catalogues , online repositories, and in-person collections to uncover material on women in Syriac Christian communities (1500-1800). Focus on social, economic, and cultural histories beyond clerical elites. Work under PI Dr Lucy Parker on the Leverhulme-funded project . See research jobs for related positions.

Question 3

How do I apply for the University of Oxford Research Associate job?

Accepted Answer

Submit online: supporting statement addressing selection criteria, CV , and two referees . Deadline: 19 May 2026, 12:00 noon . Contact Dr Lucy Parker at lucy.parker@history.ox.ac.uk for informal discussion; recruitments@history.ox.ac.uk for queries. Use our free resume template to prepare.

Question 4

What is the salary and employment details for this postdoc?

Accepted Answer

Salary : £39,424 - £41,636 (Research Grade 7). Full-time postdoctoral researcher based at Oxford. Committed to equality and diversity . Check professor salaries and university salaries for comparisons in higher ed.

Question 5

What desirable skills and languages are needed for Syriac women’s history research?

Accepted Answer

Essential: Arabic proficiency for early modern Christian Arabic manuscripts . Desirable: Syriac , Arabic Karshuni , Italian, Latin, French, Turkish. Passion for women’s history in Syriac Christianity . Training provided for Syriac. View postdoctoral success tips .

Question 6

Where is the position located and what is the project focus?

Accepted Answer

Location: Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6AH , University of Oxford , Faculty of History. Project: “ Women, Manuscripts and Identity Formation in Syriac Christianity, c.1500-1800 ” – uncovering Syriac Christian women’s lives via manuscripts. Browse faculty jobs at top unis.

Research Associate: Women in Syriac Christianity, 1500-1800

University of Oxford

Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Oxford OX2 6AH

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