Research Associate - Life Support: Technologies, Institutions and Experiences in the History of Inte

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We seek to appoint a Research Associate in the Recent and Contemporary History of Medicine to work on a research project on the history of intensive care and intensive care units, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation and directed by Professor Flurin Condrau at Zürich and Professor Carsten Timmermann at Manchester. The researcher will be housed at the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine in the Faculty of Biology, Health and Medicine, working with Professor Timmermann. The project is funded until 31 August 2028. The post is for the duration of the project, but subject to funding and annual renewals. More information on the post and the project is available in the Further Particulars document, and on request from Professor Timmermann.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to research and publication and to methodological advancement. We welcome applications from doctoral graduates, early career researchers, and others for whom this position is suitable. We encourage candidates to develop their own approaches to the topic, in collaboration with the PIs and other team members.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Carsten Timmermann

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.