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Job opportunity: Impact Associate, University of Nottingham - Researching Designs in Nottingham Museum’s Indigenous North American Collection - British Association for American Studies

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Job opportunity: Impact Associate, University of Nottingham - Researching Designs in Nottingham Museum’s Indigenous North American Collection

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Impact Associate to join the Department of American and Canadian Studies in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at the University of Nottingham.

Your Role
The Impact Associate will support the AHRC Impact Award Accelerator-funded project Reconnecting Stories: Pueblo, Plains and Woodlands Designs in Nottingham Museum’s Indigenous North American Collection as part of an ongoing collaboration with Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (NCMG). Working closely with project researchers and on-site with the museum curator, the role holder will develop an understanding of beadwork and pottery designs in the Indigenous North American collection using a range of historical and contemporary perspectives. This research material will support NCMG’s interpretation strategy and inform future partnership building.

Duties will include:

  • Researching collection designs in relation to Indigenous knowledge systems, artistic traditions and the work of contemporary Indigenous artists
  • Participating in networking meetings with external partners
  • Assisting with the creation of new museum interpretation
  • Contributing to the development of future funding bids.

What We’re Looking For

The successful applicant must have an MA or equivalent in a relevant subject area, and experience of researching Indigenous North American histories, material and visual cultures and/or working with the museum and heritage sectors. A PhD in a relevant subject area or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience in the research area is desirable. Excellent oral and communication skills are also essential, including the ability to conduct independent research, disseminate research findings and collaborate with others.

The post is offered part-time (0.4FTE) on a fixed-term contract commencing 31 March 2026 or as soon thereafter and is available for 6 months.

Further information and the job description can be found here: https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?id=53843&forced=2

Informal enquiries may be addressed to stephanie.lewthwaite@nottingham.ac.uk

The deadline for applications is Thursday 12 February 2026.