About the role

The postholder will be expected to develop a research programme in areas relevant to Science and Technology Studies, with a particular focus on health- and medicine-related subjects. For the purposes of this position, health and medicine may be construed liberally to include, but not be limited to, medical anthropology, clinical practices, biomedical research, global and public health, medical data science, or psychological and behavioural specialities, all approached from an STS perspective. Applications from scholars with a focus on the Global South are especially welcome. This is a % FTE, open-ended appointment, starting on 1st September .

The main duties of the post will involve research (including grant applications where necessary), teaching and administration. The successful candidate can expect to contribute to teaching modules already available as part of the departmental catalogue, and to develop new modules of their own design. Particulars about STS modules can be found online in our module library:

About you

Applicants are required to demonstrate expertise in science, technology and society, as well as in medicine, health and society from an STS Perspective. They will have experience of carrying out research within these fields and in delivering teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Applicants should hold a PhD in an appropriate academic field. If not degree-holding, applicants should otherwise show significant professional development in the area of the subject to be taught.

Applicants must also demonstrate a commitment to working harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds. For further details of the requirements of the role please consult the person specification and job description.

Application process

As part of your application, please ensure that you include the following documents:

1. CV with a full publication list

2. A published piece of scholarship (research article or book chapter)

3. A personal statement no longer than 2 sides of A4indicating:
- how you propose to develop your own research programme over the next 4-6 years; and
- how you propose to contribute to our undergraduate (both BSc and integrated BSc) and postgraduate teaching programmes.

4. A document in which you design the syllabus of a new STS module.

The closing date for this post is 2nd March , with interviews scheduled to take place on 1st April .

Enquiries should be addressed to Professor Jean-Baptiste Gouyon (Head of Department) at . If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Mr Giuseppe La Rosa (Departmental Manager) at .

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance