This is an exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral research fellow to work with University of the Arts London (UAL) and the National Theatre (NT) to undertake research into the prestigious Jocelyn Herbert Archive.

In this two-year part-time fellowship, you will be required to undertake original research into Jocelyn Herbert’s legacy and expand existing research in the field of theatre design, scenography and production. Through doing this you will not only help to develop research into her particular archive but also to demonstrate the value of theatre design archives as important resources for historical and contemporary studies of production processes. Whilst inspiring a new community of researchers and practitioners, you will contribute to the NT’s learning and public engagement programmes, promoting the National Theatre and Jocelyn Herbert Archive as dynamic, investigative spaces for schools, colleges, universities and researchers as well as the general public. 

Please include a brief outline of the proposed project in which the Jocelyn Herbert Archive will be used in thepersonal statement section of the application, addressing: Proposed concept; Methods; Expected outputs and dissemination; Impact (how the project will increase public awareness of the Jocelyn Herbert Archive and the discipline of theatre design)

Your profile  

With a PhD or equivalent research experience, you will be an innovative and leading researcher or practitioner with a background in the field of theatre, scenography and related disciplines. You will bring innovative and creative approaches to engaging with archives along with rigorous research skills. Based at UAL and working closely with the National Theatre you will be comfortable with establishing and pursuing your own research trajectory whilst also being able to motivate and work as part of a team, sharing your knowledge and expertise. You will also have experience of working on public engagement initiatives.

Crucially, you combine these talents with a strong research profile and publications in theatre and performance. You will be expected to continue your research, while inspiring other researchers and a wider public to engage with the National Theatre and the Jocelyn Herbert archive.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, a final salary pension scheme and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email ADSRecruitment@arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 9627.