Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Anthropology

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the Role

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Anthropology will contribute to the research outcomes of the SAVA project by carrying out an individual research project into an environmental aspect of Indigenous cultures under socialism and/or beyond human anthropology of socialism. The successful candidate will also contribute to the investigation of the Socialist Anthropocene with a focus on the themes of agrarian politics, species under socialism, and cultures of the Socialist Anthropocene.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out an individual research project into an environmental aspect of Indigenous cultures under socialism and/or beyond human anthropology of socialism.
  • Contribute to the investigation of the Socialist Anthropocene with a focus on the themes of agrarian politics, species under socialism, and cultures of the Socialist Anthropocene.
  • Participate in collaborative discussions to expand knowledge of the Socialist Anthropocene.
  • Contribute to the planning and realization of seminars, conferences, and other public programs.
  • Undertake individual fieldtrips to conduct research in relevant archives and collections.
  • Join the other members of the SAVA team on annual field trips to global sites of the Socialist Anthropocene.
  • Contribute papers to project conferences and peer-reviewed special issues on the Socialist Anthropocene.
  • Contribute to the production of content for multimedia outputs, including podcasts and blog entries.
  • Act as an ambassador for the SAVA project within their discipline.

About You

The Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental Anthropology will hold a PhD in anthropology or a related field in the humanities and social sciences awarded within the last three years. Their research should be focused on Indigenous cultures under socialism, including Soviet North and Central Asia and Mongolia, or the beyond human anthropology of socialism.

Requirements

  • PhD in anthropology or a related field in the humanities and social sciences awarded within the last three years.
  • Record of peer-reviewed publications or other equivalent research outputs.
  • Openness to interdisciplinary and artistic methodologies.
  • Skills in dissemination and communication of research.
  • Willingness to participate fully in public-facing events.

What We Offer

As a Research Fellow in Environmental Anthropology at UCL Eastman Dental Institute, you will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of environmental anthropology. You will also have access to a range of benefits, including:

  • Approximately 41 days of holiday.
  • Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme.
  • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE).
  • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan.
  • Immigration loan.
  • Relocation scheme for specific posts.
  • On-Site nursery.
  • On-site gym.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
  • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service.
  • Discounted medical insurance.

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