Research Fellow

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term until 30 September 2027 to complete a specific task or time limited work, including the need for specific expertise or additional resource for a project.)

Constructing Moral Babies: The Science of Infancy in Nineteenth-Century America and Britain explores the dynamic interface between philosophy, theology, science, and medicine that gave rise to a culture of modern babyhood that continue to shape and inflect contemporary understandings and treatment of babies in both public and private realms. This study will develop the first comprehensive history of infants that generates new historical and philosophical narratives of infancy. This project places infants at the centre of analysis, rather than as dependents. By interrogating archives, published texts, and objects associated with the ‘science’ of infancy the project will fundamentally shift our understanding of infants and consequently, our treatment of them in both public and private spaces.

The project’s Research Fellow is central to developing and enhancing the research, impact and engagement of this medical humanities project, particularly in relation to public policy. This role requires a passion for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and for accurate and clear communication of knowledge and research that is meaningful and accessible to those outside of academia. The Research Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator, Wellcome Trust Fellow Dr. Elisabeth Yang, in bringing the gap between theory and practice whilst gaining essential skills, experience, and mentoring in pursuing independent research and engaging with both US and UK public policy audiences. You will co-develop a plan for research with the Principal Investigator, involving both independent and collaborative activities 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr. Elisabeth M. Yang, Wellcome Trust Fellow

Centre for History and Philosophy of Science

Email: e.m.yang@leeds.ac.uk

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