Nottingham Trent University
Research Fellow
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Job reference: 552419
Location: City Campus
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Team: Nottingham Institute of Humanities, Arts, Society & Political Studies
Closing date: 24/08/2026
School / Directorate: School of Social Sciences
Salary / Grade: Grade H (£39,984 - £44,977 p.a. pro rata)
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Research Fellow
Salary: £39,984 - £44,977 per annum (pro rata)
Full Time, Fixed Term contract of 19 months assuming a 1 October 2026 start date
About The Role
This post is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and supports Professor Steven King and his project 'Welfare fraudsters: A long history 1601-2027'. Put simply, this grant is about finding, reconstructing and then writing about the stories of welfare fraudsters across this long period. The project does not seek to make moral judgements - people end up committing fraud for many reasons, some well beyond their control, or are accused of it when completely innocent - but rather to draw out the complexities of the way that poor people interact with the welfare system as differently constellated between 1601 and the present. You will need:
- To be a good storyteller
- To be good at rooting out complex life histories and stories or reconstructing them where they are not obvious
- To be confident in the identification and exploitation of both online and archival resources across this wide period
- To be able to read frankly awful handwriting
- To have experience of co-writing
- To be willing to travel to archives
- To show experience and interest in the histories of the British welfare system
For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.
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Interviews: 1st/2nd September 2026
About Us
The department of Humanities within the School of Social Science at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a diverse, supportive and collaborative community in which to innovate, explore and create. Our specialities span across a range of subject areas, including history and global cultures, English language and linguistics, journalism, and philosophy. Together, our unique community of experts are combining different perspectives and deepening our understanding of the world.
Our courses are built on the ethos of developing intellectual and practical skills, adding value to students’ employability and providing an outstanding student experience.
We are strengthened by our partnerships and engagement with local, national and international organisations, ensuring that our courses and research are value-driven and externally relevant.
Our curiosity about languages, histories and global cultures drives our insight, research and our learning.
For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Steven King at steven.king@ntu.ac.uk.
Join Us
- 30 - 35 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
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At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
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