Postdoctoral Research Associate / Postdoctoral Research Fellow (CRPR)

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University of Exeter

Exeter

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

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Job description

Salary

from £33,882 (pro rata) on Grade E for PDRA or £42,632 (pro rata) on Grade For PDRF, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours

18.25

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Research

Date posted

20/12/2024

Job reference

Q01393

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)

This ESRC-funded, part time (0.5FTE) post is available from 1st March 2025, for a fixed term of 12 months.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working alternative part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The post

Based in the Centre for Rural Policy Research (CRPR), you will support the work of Dr Rebecca Wheeler. The level of appointment will be dependent on the qualifications, skills and experience of the appointed individual.

You will work on the research project, Understanding health and well-being among farm women: A life-course approach, which is jointly led by the CRPR and the Farming Community Network (FCN). Through a combination of quantitative, qualitative and creative research methods, this research will deepen understanding about the complex psychosocial, cultural and familial processes that influence farm women’s health and well-being across the life-course (including physical, reproductive, mental and emotional health). It will also offer vital insights into help-seeking behaviour and the usefulness of different forms of support.

The post will include undertaking research, as appropriate, to support the project including contributing to the delivery and analysis of a large-scale questionnaire survey, conducting qualitative research interviews with farm women, and writing up research for publication.

About you

You will:

be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences, especially women within the agricultural sector, including in relation to sensitive topics such as reproductive health, intimate partner violence, mental health and suicide
be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies
possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study
able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes
have a grounding knowledge of rural social science and an interest in the topic of health and well-being
experience in conducting either qualitative and/or quantitative research, with an aptitude and desire to develop additional methodological and analytical expertise throughout the project

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 maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning heart of Devon

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments 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 Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

The University of Exeter

We 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 – Green Futures and how we are transforming education 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 a UNESCO Creative City.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Rebecca Wheeler r.wheeler3@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 723170 or Professor Matt Lobley mlobley@exeter.ac.uk (01392 724539).

Interviews are expected to take place online on Monday 3rd February.