Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This new full-time post is available on a fixed-term basis from 01/02/2026 to 31/01/2029 in the Department of Geography, with a possible extension until December 2031.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The Post

We invite applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the European Research Council-funded Advanced research project BIOSSCI ‘Social Science Transformations of Biosecurity.’

The post will work with the Principal Investigator (PI) Professor Stephen Hinchliffe to design and deliver a programme of research that provides evidence on UK-based policy and practice in relation to farm animal health and biosecurity. It will involve working with key actors (farmers, farm workers, veterinarians as well as policy makers and scientists) to build an account of the ways in which animal health is understood, organised and practised.  The successful candidate will have a background and experience in one of human geography, sociology, anthropology or science and technology studies; they will be familiar with a range of social science methods (including surveys, participant observation, interviews, qualitative data analysis). They will be able to self-manage and take initiative in developing field work opportunities. The post is one of three initial PDRA appointments to a five-year project and will work with internationally based colleagues in Bangladesh and South Africa to provide comparative analyses and co-learning between case country settings.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Professor Stephen Hinchliffe, stephen.hinchliffe@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 725400 

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

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