Research Associate: Data-Driven Development in SA Townships

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

EV salary sacrifice

Staff discount at Team Bath gym

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Holburne Museum free entry

Employee assistance services

Job summary

University of Bath invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. The role focuses on data analysis and writing for high-quality journals within an ongoing UKRI grant project on self-employment in South Africa's townships.

The successful candidate will work with Fort Hare University and LeHigh University, with opportunities for conferences and dissemination visits to South Africa. The post is full-time and fixed-term through September 2027.

Qualifications

• Post-doctoral social scientist with potential for developing academic career in international development studies.
• Ability to produce and present high-quality academic publications.
• Interest in development issues in Southern Africa, especially urban employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and write for high-quality academic journals.
• Engage with international collaborators and disseminate results at conferences.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research culture within the department.

Skills

Data analysis

Academic writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

GenAI tools

Education

Post-doctoral research experience

Tools

GenAI tooling

Job description

University of Bath invites applications for a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. The role focuses on data analysis and writing for high-quality journals within an ongoing UKRI grant project on self-employment in South Africa's townships.

The successful candidate will work with Fort Hare University and LeHigh University, with opportunities for conferences and dissemination visits to South Africa. The post is full-time and fixed-term through September 2027.