Applications are invited for a Senior Research Associate for the Pandemic Risk Management Programme. The successful candidate will pursue high-quality research on the social determinants of engineered pandemic risk. This could include a focus on motivations, insitutions, and public policy. The successful candidate will work independently at the intersection of research and application, working to further knowledge in this area, identifying new challenges as they emerge. The appointee will either already be established as an independent researcher or will be encouraged to use this position as an avenue to develop as an independent researcher

Applicants must have been awarded a PhD in a relevant specialist area, including but not limited to risk studies, science and technology studies, epidemiology and molecular biology. Candidates with relevant experience working in the fields of science policy and risk studies are highly desired.

The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance. The post is available full time or part time. Working arrangements in terms of in-office or from home can be discussed.

For your application to be considered, please ensure that you upload the following  documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A covering letter (maximum two pages)
• A one-page selected research publication list starring the two outputs most relevant to your application
• A research proposal of no more than 1000 words

The closing date for applications is midnight (BST) on Tuesday 15 October 2024 and the interviews will take place mid to late October, subject to change. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact the Schools HR team on [email protected]

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

Please quote reference VM43389 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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