Research Fellow Position

3 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time
The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Fellow to lead a case study on international governance and regulation of plastics, waste and sustainability in healthcare. The successful candidate will plan, conduct, analyse and disseminate primary and secondary historical and ethnographic research.

The Wellcome-funded project will study sustainability transitions within the global medical devices industry, with a focus on the social and environmental impacts of single-use and plastic medical devices, and opportunities and challenges for developing re-usable alternatives.

This is a fixed-term position from January 2025 for a period of 42 months. The post is full-time (35 hours per week) and requires a three-month archival research placement in Geneva, Switzerland. International travel for ethnographic fieldwork is also required.

Your Skills and Attributes
  • PhD (or equivalent) in social anthropology, history of medicine, science and technology studies or other relevant field.
  • Demonstrated track record of academic research publication in relevant field.
  • Experience of designing and carrying out archival and/or ethnographic research.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of global issues and politics related to healthcare waste, sustainability and single-use plastics.
  • Ability to travel internationally for short-term ethnographic fieldwork and to carry out a three-month archival research placement in Geneva, Switzerland.


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