Research Associate

This post has been designed for an outstanding research associate in the field of psychology, sociology, politics, history, disability studies, medical humanities or related subjects.

The post-holder will conduct research on the project ‘Rebuilding lives, redefining belonging: ex-soldiers, their families and communities in post- war Africa, 1945-60’. This project examines the experiences of African veterans and their families through three research streams: political engagement, physical and mental health, and everyday life under colonialism. It will trace the long and short-term impacts of war trauma through multi-generational oral histories. 

You will be working as part of an international team and specialising in the Francophone case study: Senegal. You will develop expertise on the case study and project as a whole. This includes  conducting archival research in Senegal, France, and other countries as needed, conducting oral histories and using digital humanities methodologies to consolidate the data. You will help develop a deep multifaceted understanding of (generational) war trauma in order to improve mental health care for veterans and their families, refugees, and other groups seeking reintegration post-conflict. You will develop and lead on knowledge exchange and impact projects in Senegal, the UK and elsewhere related to the project.

The project will include a considerable amount of data collection, data processing and data analysis. Since this is highly labour intensive, a research associate is appointed to assist and support the Principal Investigator, Dr Sarah Frank, in conducting and organising the research and, where appropriate,  in providing strategic direction and continuous oversight to ensure the project stays on track and guide the project to success. No technical knowledge or skills are required, beyond general computer literacy, as all training will be provided.

The project requires a highly motivated research associate, with excellent communication skills in French and English, willing to set their own goals and produce research at the highest quality and who will develop the project’s research profile. You will be part of a small international team producing academic and non-academic research and outputs in the UK and abroad.

You will also be expected to contribute to the School and wider Faculty and University through knowledge exchange in Sheffield and beyond.

You will join a dynamic team of researchers in the School and will be line-managed by Dr Sarah Frank.

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