英国埃克塞特大学法学院2022年招聘博士后职位

英国埃克塞特大学法学院2022年招聘博士后职位

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University Of Exeter

Description

Job details

Job reference

R73360

Date posted

19/08/2022

Application closing date

15/09/2022

Location

Exeter (Hybrid)

Salary

The starting salary will be from £37,474 up to £48,841 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Contractual hours

Blank

Basis

Full-time

Job category/type

Research

Attachments

R73360 JD.pdf

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

This full-time, UKRI funded post is available from 1 October 2022 to 1 August 2024 the University of Exeter Law School (with possible extension for up to an additional three years).

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working some time on campus and some from home.

The post

You will work with Dr Rebecca K. Helm in a new evidence-based research centre in the University of Exeter Law School.

The post will involve research in empirical law and psychology and law, primarily on a project examining memory and testimony evaluation in legal contexts. This research will utilise a range of techniques including normative legal research, empirical research, and behavioural and neuroimaging experimental work. In addition to conducting research, the successful candidate will contribute to the writing of books, papers, and articles, present work at national and international conferences, and contribute to seminars or other events associated with the project.

About you

The successful applicant will:

possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study

have an interest in psychology and law and empirical law

be able to develop research objectives and make presentations at conferences and other events

able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required

be able to conduct experimental work, and some knowledge of empirical research methods or neuroimaging research methods is desired

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).

Our research income in recent years means we're the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world's most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Rebecca K. Helm, r.k.helm@exeter.ac.uk or 07961164729 (email preferred).