Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Social Science)

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Social Science)

Company:

University of Exeter

Job description

Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate SolutionsFaculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time post is available immediately for three years and will be based at Exeter’s Streatham campus within Egenis (Exeter Centre for the Study of the Lifesciences) at Byrne House. Hybrid working is welcome.The postWe are looking for a Social Science Research Fellow to join the Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions (Net+ Centre).The Net+ Centre launched on 1st of October 2024 and is a five-year research centre funded by UKRI. It is led by the University of Exeter alongside core partners at the UK Health Security Agency, The National Trust, and Forest Research amongst others. The key aim of the Net+ Centre is to establish interdisciplinary research infrastructure, partnerships and capacity that will proactively deliver novel, impactful research on climate change and health with a focus on environmental-social-health inequalities. The successful applicant will undertake research across different projects in the Centre.About youYou will:

• possess a PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in anthropology, STS, sociology or similar social science discipline
• be interested in working with other disciplines to undertake empirical qualitative work on health and climate/environmental change
• be able to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary research teams and across sectors, contributing to joint thinking and outputs

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research

• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment PolicyThe University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.We are proud signatories of the and welcome applications from service people.Further informationFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Rebecca Lynch or Professor Catherine ButlerJob title Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Social Science) Job reference Q06033 Date posted 17/06/2025 Application closing date 08/07/2025 Location Exeter (Hybrid) Salary The starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience. Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Research Attachments Job descriptionCentre for Net Positive Health and Climate SolutionsFaculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)This full time post is available immediately for three years and will be based at Exeter’s Streatham campus within Egenis (Exeter Centre for the Study of the Lifesciences) at Byrne House. Hybrid working is welcome.The postWe are looking for a Social Science Research Fellow to join the Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions (Net+ Centre).The Net+ Centre launched on 1st of October 2024 and is a five-year research centre funded by UKRI. It is led by the University of Exeter alongside core partners at the UK Health Security Agency, The National Trust, and Forest Research amongst others. The key aim of the Net+ Centre is to establish interdisciplinary research infrastructure, partnerships and capacity that will proactively deliver novel, impactful research on climate change and health with a focus on environmental-social-health inequalities. The successful applicant will undertake research across different projects in the Centre.About youYou will:

• possess a PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in anthropology, STS, sociology or similar social science discipline
• be interested in working with other disciplines to undertake empirical qualitative work on health and climate/environmental change
• be able to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary research teams and across sectors, contributing to joint thinking and outputs

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research

• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around

(up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment PolicyThe University of ExeterWe are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – and how we are for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as aOur Equality, Diversity and Inclusion CommitmentWe are committed to ensuring are available for interviews and workplaces.Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Expected salary

£42882 per year

Location

Exeter

Job date

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:39:41 GMT

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