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Josie Gill is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in contemporary literature with a focus on Black British writing, Caribbean, and African American literature. She obtained her BA from the University of Sheffield, her MA from the University of Nottingham, and her PhD from the University of Cambridge. Her research delves into the intersection of literary and scientific ideas and examines questions of race within contemporary narratives, especially in relation to genetic science. Her notable work, 'Biofictions: Race, Genetics and the Contemporary Novel' (2020), has contributed significantly to discussions surrounding race and science in literature, earning her the British Society Literature Science Book Prize in 2020 and a shortlist nomination for the European Society Study of English Book Award in 2022. Gill has been a Principal Investigator on various projects funded by the AHRC and the Wellcome Trust, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to the lived experiences of enslaved peoples and the impact of health humanities. She is currently developing a new book project supported by the Philip Leverhulme Prize, reflecting her commitment to exploring ongoing decolonization movements within academic institutions. Gill welcomes inquiries from students interested in pursuing doctoral work in her fields of expertise.
University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG
Specializes in Black British literature, contemporary fiction, and the intersection of literary analysis and scientific discourse.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.