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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University of Plymouth - Education

Location: Plymouth, Hybrid
Salary: £39,105 to £45,163 Grade 7, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 31st January 2025
Closes: 16th February 2025
Job Ref: B0612

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a full time postdoctoral researcher to work for two years on the Leverhulme Trust funded research project 'Invisible Education Post 65: reconfiguring lives and learning'. The project is led by Professor Jocey Quinn and based in Plymouth Institute of Education, University of Plymouth. The project will explore the everyday learning of people aged over 65, conducting interviews and workshops across the UK.

What we’re looking for

The person appointed must have a PhD with experience in qualitative research. You must have a sensitive, creative and flexible approach to fieldwork, and be available to travel in the UK. Experience in doing research with older people and an interest in posthuman ideas would be desirable.

There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For more information on Education please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for a period of 2 years due to funding.

For this role, you will need to be on site 2 days a week. Although we can accommodate hybrid working, flexibility to be on-site will be expected depending on business needs.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Jocey Quinn by email at jocey.quinn@plymouth.ac.uk.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date(s): week commencing 3rd March 2025

Our Offer

When joining us, you will receive:

  • Generous annual leave:35 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays & Closure Days
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Development opportunities
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Flexible working
  • Retailer discounts
  • On-site nursery

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as people with disabilities, ethnically diverse and LGBT+.

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