Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Full-time, Fixed-term appointment until 31^st August 2025

Based in Liverpool

We have an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Vector Biology Department to support the Ethnography Work Package team in the analysis and write-up of qualitative data for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team led by Chris Jones, Shire-Vec Principal Investigator, LSTM and Federica Guglielmo, Ethnography Work Package lead, UoL/LSTM to work in drafting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, policy and funders reports, and in producing any documentation relevant to the management of the work package.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead the analysis and write-up of qualitative data

• Review the existing relevant literature (in anthropology, sociology, development studies etc.) on large-scale interventions with emphasis on water and land resource management, community development, cooperatives and germane topics
• Analyse and synthesise data and learning for sharing within and beyond the programme
• Identify and share examples of good practice, and opportunities for mutual learning across the partnership
• Implement research in line with all funding and administrative requirements, including gaining ethical approval if needed

Produce reports, papers and other documentation to communicate research findings

• Contribute to reports, publications, updates for the programme management team
• Lead on drafting reports and manuscripts for the Ethnography work package
• Write policy briefs and other technical documents as appropriate

Further responsibilities

• Contribute to the analysis and write up of research findings for publication
• Contribute to project management

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-national research team. You will have well-developed research skills with the ability to effectively present research findings in oral and written format. You will also demonstrate:  

• PhD in a relevant discipline (anthropology and sociology)
• Understanding of large-scale interventions and resource management
• Experience of complex interventions and multidisciplinary research
• Familiarity with NVivo software for analysing qualitative
• Experience of planning and designing qualitative research projects
• Ability to develop data collection methods to capture qualitative data
• Experience of writing for peer-reviewed publications, technical reports and conference presentations
• Proficient in MS Office Software especially Word and PowerPoint

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification) Click the'Apply' button above. 

In return we offer:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Informal enquiries can be made to:  federica.guglielmo@lstmed.ac.uk

Closing Date: 9^th October 2024

Interviews will take place between 16^th–23^rd October 2024  

Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the 'Apply' link and upload your CV and covering letter.

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