Jill Burke
Professor of Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures; HCA Research Director · College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Edinburgh
Quick answer: Jill Burke is Professor of Renaissance Visual and Material Cultures; HCA Research Director at University of Edinburgh. Jill Burke shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Open to PhD supervision enquiries? Yes. I currently have capacity to take on PhD students, and welcome discussions about potential topics.
Research interests
Renaissance and early modern visual and material culture (c. 1450-1650), especially Italian; Gender and the body, the nude, sexuality representation in medical texts; Body modification - tattoos, cosmetics, shaping the body through diet and exercise; Recipe texts, experimental history, reconstruction as a methodology; Renaissance art and curation, cultural heritage, national identity
Frequently asked questions
Is Jill Burke hiring PhD students at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Jill Burke's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Open to PhD supervision enquiries? Yes. I currently have capacity to take on PhD students, and welcome discussions about potential topics..
What does Jill Burke research?
Renaissance and early modern visual and material culture (c. 1450-1650), especially Italian; Gender and the body, the nude, sexuality representation in medical texts; Body modification - tattoos, cosmetics, shaping the body through diet and exercise; Recipe texts, experimental history, reconstructio
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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