Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains

Job reference: HUM-028727

Salary: Grade 6 £37,174 to £45,413 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Global Development Institute

Hours Per Week: 1 FTE

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 13/06/2025

Contract Duration: Fixed term from 1 August 2025 until 31 July 2028

School/Directorate: School of Environment, Education & Development

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a three-year fixed-term Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains and are looking for applications from candidates who specialise in globalization, global value chains and sustainability. The successful applicant will contribute to high quality research and research-informed teaching that complements our existing clusters of activity.

The Research Associate will be expected to undertake independent and collaborative research, working closely, in particular, with the incoming SEED Head of School, Professor Khalid Nadvi and other members of the cross-disciplinary Global Production Networks, Labour and Trade research group based in the Global Development Institute (GDI).The post holder will be tasked with preparing and writing peer-reviewed publications and research funding applications within the broad areas of sustainable global value chains and to undertake some teaching at both post-graduate and undergraduate levels within GDI’s programmes teaching on globalization, trade and development.

Interviews will be held in July 2025.

Applicants will be required to submit their CV, cover letter, an example of recent published output and a brief research proposal of no more than 1500 words outlining their proposed research plans for the period of the appointment. Please note this must be saved and uploaded as one document file under 1MB

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Khalid Nadvi

Email: khalid.nadvi@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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