At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct research on military labour politics and contribute to impactful knowledge exchange.
- Company: The University of Sheffield, a diverse and inclusive world-class institution.
- Benefits: Competitive annual leave, generous pension scheme, flexible working, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for international travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a groundbreaking project at the intersection of critical military studies and political economy.
- Qualifications: PhD (or near completion) in politics or related fields with expertise in military power and unions.
The predicted salary is between 34380 - 42020 £ per year.
The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement, a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.
We are looking to appoint a Research Associate to contribute to the delivery of a research project on the politics of military labour association and military unionisation in Europe. The project, funded by a standard grant from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), will be based in the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations and led by Dr Joanna Tidy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to undertake research at the intersection of critical military studies, critical and feminist international relations and political economy, contribute to the development of scholarship on the politics of military labour, and to develop knowledge exchange and impact with and for partners and stakeholders.
The role will involve:
- Reviewing and synthesising academic literature.
- Data collection, including conducting interviews and creating a corpus of texts.
- Qualitative data analysis.
- Knowledge exchange and impact activities.
- Contributing to the organisation of events.
- Writing outputs for academic and non-academic audiences.
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD (at or near completion) in politics, international relations, political economy or a cognate field and with expertise in relation to military power, military work and labour, the politics of unions, and/or critical and feminist approaches. Candidates should have experience producing high quality research and writing, the ability to write for different audiences, experience with qualitative social science methodologies, effective communication skills, the ability to contribute to event organisation, and the ability to work independently and closely with a team.
Main Duties And Responsibilities:
- Reviewing and synthesising relevant academic literature.
- Undertaking data collection, including conducting interviews and creating a corpus of texts.
- Contributing to the qualitative analysis of interview data and texts.
- Contributing to the development and delivery of the knowledge exchange and impact programme.
- Contributing to the writing of reports and outputs for academic and stakeholder audiences.
- Contributing to the development of academic networks.
- Carrying out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
- Travel internationally where required for data collection, stakeholder engagement and conferences.
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply.
Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
Criteria:
- Have or be near to completion of a PhD in politics, international relations, political economy or a cognate field. (Essential)
- Expertise in a relevant area, for instance but not limited to military power, military work and labour, the politics of unions, and/or critical and feminist approaches. (Essential)
- Evidence of high-quality research and writing in your area of expertise and the ability to collaborate and contribute to writing research outputs for academic and non-academic audiences. (Essential)
- Experience of using qualitative social science methodologies. (Essential)
- Ability to contribute to the planning and organisation of research and project events. (Essential)
Research Associate in the Politics of military labour association in Europe in Sheffield employer: The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As a Senior Technician in the Geotechnical & Water Engineering Research Group, you will benefit from generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to professional growth through mentoring and training opportunities. Located on a central campus, you'll be part of a diverse community that values innovation and collaboration, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful research and education.
Contact Details:
The University of Sheffield Recruitment Team
