Research Associate

This is a full time post for 5 months maximum with a start date of 3 March 2025 and a fixed end date of 31 July 2025

You will be involved in all aspects of the research and engagement and contribute to policy and (if relevant) academic outputs. You will join a vibrant community of academic, postdoctoral and PhD researchers engaged in security and citizen protection research at Lancaster University. If desired, there will be an opportunity during the project for you to apply for further research funding. 

You should be a self-motivated and ambitious researcher with a PhD in International Relations, Political Science, International Security, Strategic Studies or a cognate discipline. A PhD in science and technology (e.g. marine biology) will also be considered if you demonstrate a good understanding of the project and subject matter of climate change impacts on human systems. You will preferably have a working knowledge of quantitative methods and the experience or ability to engage in interdisciplinary research using methods from social and natural sciences. PhD close to completion is acceptable in case of relevant experience.

Security Lancaster is one of the largest interdisciplinary security research institutes in the UK with 120 staff from 15 academic departments. It is home to Lancaster University’s Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC), as well as the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats (CREST). As a University Institute, Security Lancaster draws on excellence from across the university to deliver world class research and education that challenges the way individuals, organisations, and societies secure and protect themselves. 

The Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR) is a vibrant and diverse department based in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. PPR was formed in 2010 by merging three subjects – Politics and International Relations, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. It’s the only department of its kind in the UK, and a great place to study and research.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Professor Basil Germond, Co-Director of Security Lancaster and project lead (b.germond@lancaster.ac.uk).

Please note: unless specified otherwise in the advert, all advertised roles are UK based.

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