King’s History is an intellectual home for scholars of every region of the world, who use approaches which range from local micro-histories to large-scale quantitative analysis. We particularly value conversation between scholars of different periods and places, with different approaches. We also value the close connection between historical research and the world beyond the academy.

 

We are proud of our diverse, ambitious student body, and of the lively community of historians they form. Our undergraduate curriculum introduces students to world history from the early medieval period to the present; it then offers students pathways to study every continent through their second and third years. Our MA provision is similarly broad, developing students’ expertise in medieval, early modern and modern world history. Our PhD students and early career researchers are appointed to many of the top positions in their field.

 

We are currently (2024) the 6th best History department in the UK, and 23rd in the world, according to QS University Rankings.

Full-time one-year Research Assistant to work on the ERC project New Christian Materiality 1450-1750 (Materia), which will start on January 1, 2026. The project is based in the Department of History, King’s College London. The RA will be expected to work closely with the PI, Professor Francisco Bethencourt, and the rest of the project team, composed in the first year by two PDRAs, and one PhD student. The purpose is to build a database with all the bibliographical information on New Christians and material culture that is relevant to the research. Research will be guided by the following question: How did New Christians use material culture to enhance their social status?

 

There could be a research mission to the archives of Lisbon and Funchal. The researcher must have the capacity to participate actively in teamwork while developing this line of inquiry.

 

This is a full-time, fixed term post starting from 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter for 1 year.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

 

 

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.