Postdoctoral Research Associate (HUGE)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate (HUGE)

Company

University of Exeter

Job description

Job description
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time position is available from 1 September 2025 to 31 December 2028.The postWe wish to recruit an outstanding and highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in social studies of race and a special interest in how racism manifests in science.You will conduct original research, organize events, undergo training, and assist the ERC funded project “Human Genomics without Racism” (HUGE) led by the Principal Investigator Dr. Celso Neto at Egenis (Centre for the Study of Life Sciences), University of Exeter.For that, you should have a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant area (sociology/anthropology/genomics) and have experience with quantitative/qualitative research methods in the social sciences.The project will explain how racism can infiltrate and co-opt core methodologies of Human Genomics. You will work closely with the PI to (i) offer an epistemological reconstruction of those methodologies; (ii) examine their assumptions and practices via interviews and embedded research; and (iii) assess ethical risks, as well as epistemic and non-epistemic forms of injustice that could arise via those assumptions and practices.The project is highly interdisciplinary, including partners from Science and Technology Studies, Anthropology, Human Genomics, and the Philosophy of Race. You will engage with these partners, working closely with another Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in Ethics and Philosophy of Science. Together, the PI and the two Postdocs will co-author papers, organize workshops, public talks, a podcast, and edited volumes.You will be part of the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology. The Associated will be housed at Egenis, a vibrant research centre at the University of Exeter. You will be expected to participate in the regular activities of the centre.We strongly encourage the application of members of underrepresented groups.About youThe successful applicant will:

• be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies
• possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study
• be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes
• be able to conduct social sciences research using methods such as interviews and embedded participatory research

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative CityOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor further information please contact Dr Celso Neto. C.Alves-Neto@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 726396.

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Location

Exeter

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:50:04 GMT

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