Postdoctoral Researcher with The Esrc Digital Good
6 months ago
Are you Interested in working for a world top university?
The Department of Sociological Studies wishes to recruit a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher to work with the ESRC Digital Good Network. You will work closely with other members of the Digital Good Network management team, especially Professor Gina Neff who is leading work on the Digital Good Index.
The successful applicant will join a growing community of doctoral and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with the Digital Good Network, and will be encouraged to engage in network activities, from training to conferences, for your own development.
You will have a PhD or be in the process of submitting a PhD in a relevant area. You will have an understanding of translating social science/humanities research into societal impact and knowledge of guidance and recommendation of good societal uses of digital technologies. Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and the ability to work effectively independently and part of a team, are essential
What We Offer
- 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
- Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
- A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
- A highly competitive pension scheme.
- Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
- A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
- An inclusive and diverse workplace.
- A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
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