Research Associate in Longtermism

The role

You will join the team of the Leverhulme Trust-funded research project The Foundations of Longtermism as a postdoctoral researcher (https://richardpettigrew.com/the-foundations-of-longtermism/). The project lead is Professor Richard Pettigrew. 

What will you be doing?

Your role will involve (i) carrying out research within the scope of the project, (ii) collaborating with the project lead to carry out joint work, (iii) disseminating the research of the project by publishing in academic journals and presenting at conferences/workshops/colloquia.

You should apply if

• You have a PhD in philosophy, economics, political theory, or other relevant area, or are near to completion;
• You have research experience and expertise in an area relevant to the topic of the project, either through your PhD or from other research work;
• You are interested in continuing to pursue research in this area.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact: Professor Richard Pettigrew. Richard.Pettigrew@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Open ended with 24 months fixed funding 

Work pattern: Monday - Friday 

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 22/09/2025

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