Research Fellow in Oral History
Coordinate an oral history project examining illegal abortion across the UK at Queen's University Belfast.
Best for:Best for historians with advanced oral history experience, trauma-informed interview skills, and proficiency in NVivo.
Overview
Queen's University Belfast seeks a Research Fellow to join the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. The successful candidate will coordinate a major oral history project investigating illegal abortion across the United Kingdom. Responsibilities include planning, conducting, and analyzing oral history interviews across multiple UK locations, as well as helping design project outputs. Applicants are expected to possess expertise in oral history methodologies and qualitative data analysis tools.
What you'll do
- Coordinate a component of a larger oral history project focused on illegal abortion across the UK
- Plan, conduct, and analyze oral history interviews in multiple locations throughout the UK
- Assist in the design and implementation of project outputs and public engagement materials
- Manage qualitative data using NVivo software and code interview transcripts
Requirements
Degree required: First or upper second-class degree in History or related discipline, and hold or be about to obtain a PhD in History or closely related discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Significant research experience in oral history and qualitative interviewing
- Specific expertise in handling difficult or traumatic oral histories
- Practical experience with NVivo software
- Proficiency in coding oral history transcripts
- PhD must be obtained within 3 months of the closing date of the post
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Review the candidate information document on the university website and ensure your application clearly evidences how you meet the essential criteria. Submit your application through the external application portal linked in the job posting before the closing date.
- CV
- Cover letter
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