Research Fellow in Human Geography Policy and Development

Job title:

Research Fellow in Human Geography Policy and Development

Company:

Northumbria University

Job description

Job Category: Teaching and ResearchJob Description:ABOUT THE ROLEThe 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.ABOUT THE TEAMThe Fellow will join Northumbria’s Peak of Research Excellence on . This leading global hub of expertise is part of the , and brings together academics to develop ground-breaking and impactful research, funded by research councils and through collaborations with global humanitarian and development organisations. To find out more about the team and our projects, visit our .ABOUT YOUApplicants should hold a PhD in human geography or related social science disciplines (e.g. development studies). We are particularly seeking applicants with expertise on knowledge of voluntary and unpaid labour, but also welcome candidates with expertise in related areas that align with our work, including labour geographies, youth geographies, climate change, civil society and activism and humanitarian, peace and conflict research. We welcome candidates with experiences of using qualitative and/or participatory methodologies, as well as experiences of combining quantitative and qualitative approaches.Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the .If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Professor Matt Baillie Smith: .To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV and, when available, an example of published academic work.ABOUT USJoin Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education’s in 2022 and in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more .With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and .Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. 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 flexibility in hours and location. We pride ourselves on 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 for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.Apply now and join a community committed to transforming society and the economy. Explore ” , ” page to learn more about our commitments and see our for further details.

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Location

Newcastle

Job date

Fri, 16 May 2025 02:39:46 GMT

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