Role
The main duties and responsibilities of the job include:
1. organising fieldwork including archival research and analysis, interviews where appropriate and identifying follow-up research activity;
2. Analysing archival and interview data;
3. writing up qualitative material for peer review publication in sociological and health journals;
4. disseminating research findings to academic, public and professional audiences.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
The successful candidate will have:
5. a doctorate in sociology, anthropology or related discipline
6. knowledge of Science and Technology Studies (STS), and the sociology of health, medicine and the natural sciences
7. knowledge of theoretically informed qualitative research
8. ability to write up research work for peer review publication in sociological journals
9. experience of conducting qualitative fieldwork and archival research
10. experience of disseminating research material to academic, professional and public audiences
11. a collaborative ethos and an ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders
To apply, complete the University application form and enclose a four page CV along with a two page covering letter, outlining how you meet the essential (and desirable) criteria.
Interview date: Early June 2026