Postdoctoral Researcher — Anthropology for COLIVE‑MH

SOAS University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in anthropology to link research efforts between multiple teams. Key responsibilities include developing inclusion policies, managing ethnographic projects, and mentoring fellows. Strong candidates will have a relevant doctoral degree and lived experience with mental health services. The role offers opportunities for professional development and requires eligibility to work in the UK. We highly value applications from under-represented groups.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship program

Qualifications

• Exceptional early-career academics with expert knowledge in anthropology.
• Lived experience of mental health service use is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between SOAS CAMHRA and CO-LIVE-MH team.
• Develop equity, diversity, and inclusion policies.
• Manage ethnographic sub-team activities.
• Coach and mentor lived-experience fellows.
• Report regularly to Principal Investigators.

Skills

Anthropological training

Project management

Coaching and mentoring

Equity, diversity and inclusion policy development

Education

Doctoral or post-doctoral degree in anthropology

Job description

A leading higher education institution in the UK is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in anthropology to link research efforts between multiple teams. Key responsibilities include developing inclusion policies, managing ethnographic projects, and mentoring fellows. Strong candidates will have a relevant doctoral degree and lived experience with mental health services. The role offers opportunities for professional development and requires eligibility to work in the UK. We highly value applications from under-represented groups.