Research Associate in Early Modern Global History

The University of Manchester

Posted: 4 November 2026 - Manchester, United Kingdom

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The University of Manchester seeks a Research Associate to join the ERC-selected, UKRI-funded project 'Institutional Transformation and the Entangled Commercial Cultures of International Trade, 1450–1750' (INTRECCI). The role involves developing and pursuing research on principal case studies, contributing to collaborative publications, and assisting in the creation of a public-facing database of global commercial actors. Candidates should hold a PhD in early modern global history or a related field, demonstrate strong research experience, and possess language skills relevant to primary sources. The position offers a fixed-term contract for 20 months and is based in the Department of History.

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  • Reference: HUM-032717
  • Role: research associate
  • Employment type: full time
  • Research field: History
  • Research topic: Early Modern Global History
  • Application deadline: 16 November 2026