Durham University
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Anthropology
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Anthropology
Postdoctoral Research Assistant (PDRA) in Anthropology
A vibrant and dynamic institution, our Anthropology Department boasts an outstanding international reputation for teaching and research, ranking as one of the largest and most diverse in the UK. With nearly 40 permanent academic staff, we span social, evolutionary, and health anthropology, welcoming over 130 undergraduates and 70 postgraduates each year from around the world.
We cultivate an intellectually inclusive environment, encouraging academic freedom and innovation at both the core and boundaries of anthropology. The REF 2021 assessment testament to our excellence highlights 45% of our research as world-leading (4**)**, placing us in the top 5 Anthropology Departments in the UK for research impact and environment.
Our Department is particularly renowned for multidisciplinary collaboration, integrating anthropology’s subfields while working with disciplines across:
- The Institute for Advanced Study
- Durham Energy Institute
- Institute for Medical Humanities
- Wolfson Institute
- Durham Global Security Institute
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The Role
Applications are invited for a short-term PDRA role in Anthropology, focused on assisting with the ERC-funded project Alive Africa. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the successful candidate will:
- Manage and analyse research materials collected in Sierra Leone
- Support translation and data organisation
- Collaborate on development and publication of findings
Key Responsibilities
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Research Communication & Dissemination
- Explain specialist or technical materials clearly through presentations and discussions to the research team
- Provide outputs to research sponsors, academic, and non-academic audiences
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Academic Outputs
- Publish high-quality research including:
- Papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals
- Conference and workshop presentations
- Publish high-quality research including:
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Research Development
- Assist in defining research objectives
- Contribute to individual and collaborative projects under PI direction
- Collaborate with colleagues to identify new research areas, refine methodologies, and expand the portfolio
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Problem-Solving & Innovation
- Proactively propose creative solutions for achieving research goals within deadlines
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Networking & Collaboration
- Strengthen internal and external partnerships for future research opportunities
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Project & Self-Management
- Plan and oversee own research activities
- Foster a inclusive, collegial, and supportive departmental culture
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Departmental Engagement
- Contribute to undergraduate/postgraduate teaching (optional, per interest)
- Participate in research committees or relevant professional development initiatives
Requirements & Benefits
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