Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SCiDA)

University Of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 38,593 - 47,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowances

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Relocation package

Job summary

An established research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to engage in groundbreaking research on competition in digital markets. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively on a project funded by prominent research councils, contributing to high-quality academic outputs and teaching in law. With generous benefits and a supportive environment, this position is ideal for a recognized authority in Competition Law looking to make a significant impact in their field. Join a vibrant academic community and help shape the future of competition policy in the digital age.

Qualifications

• Develop research objectives and proposals.
• Identify funding sources and secure research funds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comparative research on digital markets and competition.
• Contribute to teaching modules on EU Law and Digital Markets.

Skills

Research Objectives Development

Funding Identification

Collaboration Skills

Teaching European Union Law

Competition Law Expertise

Education

PhD in a related field

Job description

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SCiDA)

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Job details

Salary The starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience. Contractual hours 36.5 Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Job category/type Research Date posted 15/04/2025 Job reference R02331 Attachments attachment JD R02331.pdf

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Two full time posts are available on a 12 month fixed term basis (one post to commence 1 August 2025 and the other post to commence 1 February 2026).

The post
You will participate in the research project 'Shaping Competition in the Digital Age' (SCiDA ) .

One post is funded by AHRC (UK Arts and Humanities Research Council) and the other by DFG (German Research Foundation). You will be participating in a comparative research of the UK, EU and German regimes for shaping competition in digital markets and contribute to teaching European Union Law and Law, Digital Markets & Competition modules.

The posts will include conducting comparative theoretical, empirical and doctrinal research of UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, EU Digital Markets Act and the amended German Competition Act; studying relevant legislation, jurisprudence, soft law, academic literature and policy discussions in order to produce high quality academic research and contribute to other activities within the SCiDA project.

About you
You will:

• be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals
• be able to identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events
• possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study
• be a nationally recognised authority in Competition Law (preferably with the focus on Digital Markets) and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies
• be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leaders as required
• be able to contribute to teaching of European Union Law and Law, Digital Markets & Competition modules

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

What we can offer you
• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information
For further information please contact Prof. Oles Andriychuk, [e-mail] .

Interviews are expected to take place shortly after the closing date.

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