Researcher Colonial Standards

**About the role**



The History of Science Museum (HSM) at the University of Oxford is seeking a
dedicated researcher to join the Colonial Standards Project. The project
titled ‘Colonial Standards: using scientific instrument collections in India
and the UK to investigate mechanisms of control’ explores the social history
of mathematical practices in India from the 9th to 16th centuries, focusing on
vernacular sources and extending into the late 18th and early 19th centuries.





This role will specifically investigate the standardisation of weights and
measures in South India during the British East India Company period,
utilizing collections from both Indian and UK institutions.





This is a full-time, fixed-term post for one year, working 37.5 hours per
week.





Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to
undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) due to
access to museum collections.





Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to this collaborative project!





**About You**



You will have experience in conducting high-quality research using varied
historical sources.





You will have excellent communication skills to engage effectively with both
academic and non-specialist audiences.





You will be proficient in IT and digital media production.





Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively is also
essential.





**What We Offer**



As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:





* An excellent contributory pension scheme


* 38 days of annual leave


* A comprehensive range of childcare services


* Family leave schemes


* Cycle loan scheme


* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans




More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits





**Diversity**



Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.





**How to apply**



You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting statement** as part
of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the
essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description,
and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.





We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Dr JC Niala – Head of Research, Teaching and
Collections, who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(jc.niala@hsm.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and application
process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our Human Resources
department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).





Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (BST) on Friday 11 April
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 23
and Thursday 24 April 2025.