Research Fellow in Human Geography Policy and Development

Research Fellow in Human Geography Policy and Development Newcastle City Campus, United Kingdom and 1 more Trending Job Description ABOUT THE ROLE The Centre for Global Development in the Department of Geography and Environmental Sciences at Northumbria University is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to conduct research on voluntary labour in humanitarian and development contexts. The Fellow will contribute to a portfolio of projects as well as the development of new research and projects, as part of the Northumbria Peak of Research Excellence on Volunteering, Humanitarian Crises and Development. This includes contributing to and leading academic publications and outputs and resources for policy and practice audiences and working with a range of research partners and collaborators within and outside academia. The role is fixed term and for 18 months. Applicants should hold a PhD in human geography or related social science disciplines (e.g., development studies). We are particularly seeking applicants with expertise in voluntary and unpaid labour, but also welcome candidates with expertise in related areas such as labour geographies, youth geographies, climate change, civil society and activism, and humanitarian, peace and conflict research. Candidates with experience in qualitative and/or participatory methodologies, as well as combining quantitative and qualitative approaches, are encouraged to apply. To apply for this vacancy, please click \’Apply Now\’. Your application should include a covering letter, a CV, and, when available, an example of published academic work. With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We promote a positive work-life balance and offer benefits such as excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, and more. Our Northumbria Values—Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition—co-created by our team, define who we are. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation with flexible hours and locations. We value diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award and are members of the Euraxess initiative to support researchers. Flexible working arrangements are available, and we are open to discussing candidate needs during recruitment. Location: Sutherland Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8ST, GB Application Deadline: 06/03/2025, 10:59 PM Job Shift: Office Hours, Monday to Friday Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time, or Part Year #J-18808-Ljbffr