Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate for a three-year fixed-term position. The role focuses on globalization and sustainable global value chains, contributing to high-quality research and teaching. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced faculty and engage in both independent and collaborative projects. The position offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and various benefits, including a market-leading pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Specializing in globalization, global value chains, and sustainability.
• Experience in preparing peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research.
• Prepare peer-reviewed publications and apply for research funding.
• Teach at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Skills

Globalization

Sustainability

Research

Education

PhD

Job description

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a three-year fixed-term Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains. We welcome applications from candidates specializing in globalization, global value chains, and sustainability. The successful applicant will contribute to high-quality research and research-informed teaching that complements our existing clusters of activity.

The Research Associate will undertake independent and collaborative research, working closely with the incoming SEED Head of School, Professor Khalid Nadvi, and other members of the cross-disciplinary Global Production Networks, Labour and Trade research group based in the Global Development Institute (GDI). Responsibilities include preparing peer-reviewed publications, applying for research funding, and some teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels within GDI’s programs on globalization, trade, and development.

Interviews will be held in July 2025.

Applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, an example of recent published output, and a brief research proposal (no more than 1500 words) outlining their research plans for the appointment period. These should be combined into a single file not exceeding 1MB.

The University values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We foster a culture of inclusion and aim for true equality of opportunity.

What can you expect in return

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are based on merit.

The University supports flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options.

Please note we do not respond to inquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Submissions from agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact Information

For vacancy-related queries, contact Professor Khalid Nadvi at [e-mail].

For general inquiries, email [e-mail].

Technical support can be accessed at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home.

The vacancy closes at midnight on the specified deadline.

Further details and person specifications are available in the Further Particulars document linked below.