Research Associate or Research Fellow - NeuroCET-TIPSS - SPRITE+

The project

SPRITE+ Deep Dive: Neurotechnology and its Implications for Trust, Identity, Privacy, Safety, and Security (NeuroCET-TIPSS). We are recruiting a Research Associate/Fellow to work on this one-year deep dive project on the future evolution neurotechnologies and what this means for TIPSS risks and risk mitigation, in particular focusing on the ways in which the convergence of neurotechnologies with other emerging technologies (e.g., AI, XR) will transform and disrupt issues of TIPSS in the next 5-15 years.

About SPRITE+

SPRITE+ is a UKRI-funded NetworkPlus led by the University of Manchester. It is a vehicle for collaboration, supporting engagement between people involved in research, practice, and policy relevant to Trust Identity Privacy and Security (TIPS). Since its launch in late 2019, we have built an active community of over 1000 members from across academia, industry, government and third sector and recruited numerous Project Partners from industry, government, law enforcement, and third sector stakeholders. We have delivered over forty activities so far, including funding calls (funded seventeen projects), community-building meetings, workshops and conferences, showcase events and a programme of activities for early career researchers. For details of our goals and activities see our website, https://spritehub.org.

The Research Associate/Fellow role

As the NeuroCET-TIPSS research associate/fellow you will have opportunities to hone your skills in literature review and synthesis, impact generation, and communication with non-academic audiences. You will work closely with the project team, and with RAs/RFs working on the three other Deep Dive topics.

This post is funded for 12 months FTE. The successful candidate may fill the post full-time for one year or part-time for a longer period (the project must be complete by 31st August 2027). We are open to a range of flexible working options.

We welcome applications from scholars interested in the TIPSS issues associated with Neurotechnologies and/or other new and emerging technologies, from any disciplinary background, and with the ability to work across disciplines to build a holistic understanding of NeuroCET-TIPSS issues. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary and cross-sector project team and steering group.

Interview date: 15th July

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, 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 CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Courtney Krahe

Email: Courtney.krahe@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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