Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role 

The School of Politics and International Relations at Queen Mary University of London invites applications for a 36-month post-doctoral researcher. The researcher will work collaboratively with Professor Martin Coward on projects focused on the nature of war, political violence, materiality, and pessimism. In addition to collaborating on research and publications with Professor Coward, the successful candidate will have an independent 3-year research agenda delivering high quality research. The successful candidate will play a role in establishing an interdisciplinary network on war and violence at Queen Mary, and will make a limited contribution to relevant teaching in the School as part of the appointment.  

About You 

You will have a PhD in Politics, International Relations, or relevant Social Sciences/Humanities discipline. You will have a track record of research and publication at the intersection continental political theory and international politics. You will have your own research agenda to deliver high quality publications. You will be familiar with the theoretical traditions that have informed Professor Cowards publications as well as broader qualitative methods – especially in the areas of pop culture and representation. You will have experience of successful collaborative working – such as initial scoping research, literature reviews, and article writing.  

About the School  

The School of Politics and International Relations is one of the UK’s leading centres for the research and teaching of Politics and International Relations. It was ranked 7th overall among UK higher education institutions in the 2022 REF. The School is home to 70 academic staff and a highly diverse cohort of students and offers a broad-ranging and methodologically plural curriculum.  

The School welcomes applications from women, ethnic minority, neuro-diverse candidates and candidates with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly. 

About Queen Mary 

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable. Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form. 

Benefits 

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements. 

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