Research Associate

Grade 7 Salary Range £38,784 - £ 47,389 (Incremental progression): Grade 7 

Full Time

Fixed term until 31 August 2028

The Opportunity

We are looking to appoint two David Bruce Centre Fellows with the primary aim of completing a substantial writing project, normally a monograph based on a successfully completed PhD or a series of articles for international, peer-reviewed journals. The project should focus on any aspect of US affairs, which might include, but is not limited to, US literature and culture; US history; US politics; and the USA’s transnational relations.

The David Bruce Centre for the Study of the Americas (DBC) is an interdisciplinary research centre located within the Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences (BLHUMSS). These fellowships are focussed specifically on US affairs. Successful candidates must hold a PhD on a subject related to US affairs (awarded no more than 24 months before the starting date); be able to demonstrate their excellent, rigorous and innovative research ability; and evidence their competence to carry out the project in a timely manner. Good interpersonal skills are also essential.

The candidates will be assigned to a mentor who will support their career development. DBC Fellows, will receive office space and be invited to become a member of the DBC Committee, which meets each semester. The DBC also provides a forum in which they can present their research to Keele colleagues at one of our regular research seminars. Fellows will be situated within BLHUMSS Faculty at Keele and benefit from the University’s research environment, including the Institute for Social Inclusion, which will provide opportunities to engage in joint writing projects and / or collaborative funding applications with established members of Faculty. They will also have the opportunity to develop teaching experience by contributing to undergraduate and / or postgraduate teaching in their discipline at Keele.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please clcik the 'Apply' button above.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr James Peacock, Director of the David Bruce Centre for the Study of the Americas (j.h.peacock@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 14^th June 2026

Interviews will be held on: 3^rd July 2026    

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