Research Assistant – Grade 6

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Liverpool invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term Research Administrator to join the Department of Philosophy within the School of the Arts. You will support the ERC-funded Kantian DESERT project, assisting in coordination with academic and non-academic partners and contributing to research administration across a multi-million-Euro program.

The role emphasizes collaboration, equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ethical implications of research in moral and political

Job description

Hours of work: Full-time

Tenure: Fixed term until 30 April 2030

You will be working with Professor Sorin Baiasu and other members of his Advanced Grant 'Kantian Justice: A Desert-sensitive Responsibility-enhancing Theory' (KantianDESERT), a project selected by the European Research Council (ERC) and funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

The project is designed to formulate a new model of distributive justice in response to growing global economic disparities.

Kantian DESERT is designed to produce not only significant scientific impact (a new research agenda and opening up new avenues for research), but also socio-political impact - it promises to break the cycle of structural economic injustice and to contribute to a fairer and more stable society.

You will join the Department of Philosophy within the School of the Arts, as part of an exciting and cutting-edge multi-million-Euro research project that is designed to address some of the most pressing research questions on justice. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with research administrative experience and passionate about the implications of research in moral and political philosophy for specific relevant aspects of our societies. The post is ideal for a person with previous experience of working as part of a funded research project, co-operating with academic and non-academic partners, and who is also a strong team player.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Closing Date: 23 November 2026 23:30

£34,630 to £39,560 per annum