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Working at Durham UniversityA globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK’s leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it’s also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. We want our University to be a place where people can be free to be themselves, no matter what their identity or background. Together, we celebrate difference, value one another and are each responsible for creating an inclusive community that is respectful and fair for all. The Role and DepartmentThe Institute for Medical Humanities and Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University seek to appoint a talented researcher and scholar to the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate to work with the Moving Bodies Lab as part of the Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities (DRP-MH). We welcome applications from those working within the social sciences or arts and humanities with research interests in the broad field of physical activity and health. The Moving Bodies Lab works across the social sciences, arts and humanities to expand dominant framings of moving bodies within the context of health. Activities within the lab seek to explore the experiences and politics of bodily movement across a range of relationships, spaces and contexts to advance interdisciplinary methods, theories, and approaches for researching moving bodies. All researchers appointed by the Institute for Medical Humanities are also attached to an academic department. Successful candidates for this role will be based in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. The department is a global leader across a range of sport and physical activity domains. We have been named the 2023 Sports University of the Year by @thetimes, ranked 2nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2023, and 10th (GPA) in the 2021 UK Research Excellence Framework (REF). We are also a QS World Top 100 department for sport related subjects. The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences offers a vibrant, inclusive and collegial environment for talented individuals to flourish, where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. The RoleApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to be based in the Moving Bodies Lab. The post holder will be responsible for: Designing and conducting an original programme of individual research that aligns with the aims and objectives of the Moving Bodies Lab. Working with the Lab leader and other members of the Lab team to devise and deliver activities and outputs that extend the profile of moving bodies in relation to medical humanities research. Lab activities may include but are not limited to: regular participation in Lab meetings, workshops and other events; collaboration in methodological innovation with interdisciplinary and cross-sector partners through a range of modalities; the design and delivery of pilot and proof-of-concept studies; and taking shared responsibility for sustaining a flourishing research culture in the Lab and Platform more broadly. Where appropriate, the post holder will also be encouraged and supported to collaborate with other Sites / Labs and Researchers across the Platform. Regular participation (in-person as well as virtual) at Site, Lab and Platform activities, as agreed with the Lab lead and Line Manager is essential. This post is fixed term for three years. Funding is available from the Discovery Research Platform for this fixed period only. The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by September 2025. The role is 100% FTE for 36 months (or equivalent at 80% FTE), nominally 01/09/25 to 31/08/28, based in Durham. There may be flexibility around bringing the start date forwards, which could be discussed at interview. Working at DurhamA competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: 30 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. We offer a generous pension scheme, as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS). No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered with parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme, and discounts with local bus and train companies. There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally with a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships, and access to qualifications. Support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities. On-site nursery is available plus access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16. Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave. Opportunities to take part in staff volunteering activities. Discounts available via our benefits portal. A salary sacrifice scheme is also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits. Discover more about our total rewards and benefits package here. Durham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusionEquality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. We welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our workforce, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups. Contact InformationDepartment contact for academic-related enquiries: Contact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application: If you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you’re experiencing to . Alternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time. How to ApplyTo progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification below. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria. What to SubmitAll applicants are asked to submit: CV and Cover Letter explaining your current and future research interests, including how these align with the work and vision of the Moving Bodies Lab. Any other additional documents the department feels would support the shortlisting process. Next StepsShort-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the Department. We anticipate that the assessments and interview will take place week commencing 19th May 2025. Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Job Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. Person SpecificationQualifications: A good first degree in a social sciences subject. A PhD in physical cultural studies, human geography, sport, exercise, health sciences (with strong qualitative, social science weighting) or related subject. Experience: Experience in conducting high quality academic research on the topic of Moving Bodies from a social science perspective. Demonstrable ability to write material of a quality commensurate with publication in highly-ranked journals. Demonstrable ability to present research papers at national/international conferences. Experience of working with research partners and/or user groups. Skills: Demonstrable skills in creative, qualitative research methodologies and methods. Ability to translate knowledge produced from the use of creative, qualitative methods into a range of outputs. Demonstrable ability to work cooperatively as part of a team. Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr