Research Fellow

Role Description

Department

The University of York wishes to recruit a fulltime, 27-month Research Associate to conduct research into the political dynamics of local vaccine manufacturing in South East Asia under the supervision of Dr Peg Murray-Evans. We are looking for an excellent candidate trained in the social sciences, with expertise in at least one of the following: (1) the political economy of global trade and production; (2) the politics of global health; (3) political economy/public policy in South East Asia. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical sector and/or vaccine manufacturing will also be an advantage.

The post holder will be part of a team working with Dr Murray-Evans as part of the UK-South East Asia Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the UK Vaccine Network (UKVN). 

In addition to the Vaccine Hub team, you will join a strong and vibrant postdoctoral community in the Department of Politics and International Relations. You will be given the opportunity to bring your own research interests to the project and your career trajectory will be supported through mentoring, peer support and professional development and training. The post is available from 1 January 2025.

Role

The main purpose of the role is to conduct research into the political dynamics of national and regional policy environments for local vaccine manufacturing in South East Asia and to produce resources to support the development of coherent and favourable policy environments for vaccine manufacturing under the supervision of Dr Murray-Evans. You will be expected to take a lead in the production of research outcomes and to participate actively in the planning and management of the research project. The post will involve periods of travel to the five focus countries ­– Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam – to collect primary research data. The research and analysis is expected to centre on qualitative methods including elite interviewing, textual and policy analysis, but can be tailored to the interests and expertise of the post holder.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

The main qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications essential to the post are as follows:

• PhD in political economy, public policy, global health, economic geography, international business (or related discipline) or equivalent experience
• Advanced knowledge in at least one of the following: (1) political economy of global trade and production; (2) the politics of global health; (3) political economy/public policy in South East Asia
• Proven research skills using qualitative methods, including elite interviewing
• Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination
• Ability to lead and/or take responsibility for identified parts of a large research project
• Experience of undertaking publicly evidenced high quality research

Interview date: week commencing 16 September 2024

For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Peg Murray-Evans by email at peg.murray-evans@york.ac.uk (please note that Dr Murray-Evans is currently on maternity leave and allow additional time for a response)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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