Research Associate/Fellow (fixed term)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nottingham invites applications for a fixed-term Research Associate/Fellow role in Geography. This position involves researching climate coloniality through archival work, offering opportunities to lead impactful interdisciplinary research alongside esteemed experts. The university promotes diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

Benefits

Supportive environment for diverse applicants

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working requests supported

Qualifications

• PhD or nearing completion in a relevant field.
• Experience in archival and/or oral history research is essential.
• Good track record of publishing in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish work on climate knowledge relating to Mozambique.
• Contribute to co-production workshops in project areas.
• Travel in the UK and internationally for data collection and dissemination.

Skills

Archival research

Oral history research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in History, Geography, or related area

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Salary

£31,637 to £46,735 per annum, pro rata if applicable, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35116 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Area

Geography

Location

University Park

Salary

£31,637 to £46,735 per annum, pro rata if applicable, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35116 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Monday 14 July 2025

Reference

SOC167725

The School of Geography at the University of Nottingham is committed to being a globally leading centre for the creation, dissemination, and application of geographical knowledge and understanding. As part of this commitment, the School invites applications for a fixed-term Post-Doctoral Research Associate/ Fellow to join the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project ‘Constructing Climate Coloniality: Histories, Knowledges and Materialities of Climate Adaptation in Southern Africa’.

The School promotes and maintains a supportive environment to help all colleagues achieve their full potential. We positively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, for example women and people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds. We are also supportive of requests for flexible working and to those with caring responsibilities.

The fellowship, led by Dr Matthew Hannaford, is an ambitious and transdisciplinary project about the emergence, evolution and ongoing forms of climate coloniality in southern Africa, specifically western Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique and southern Malawi. It aims to build new, usable pasts of climate extremes, colonial marginalisation and local agency by drawing upon diverse archival collections. Through co-production with project partners and local stakeholders, a further key goal is to determine ways to integrate these histories into foresight planning to drive equitable and sustainable climate change adaptation.

The appointee will develop, conduct and publish work on the (trans)formation of knowledges and practices relating to climate in Mozambique during the 19th and early-20th centuries, primarily through archival research. They will also shape and contribute to co-production workshops in the project areas. The position offers an exceptional opportunity for an individual aiming to lead interdisciplinary, high-impact research through collaboration with leading researchers in the field. The successful candidate will be expected to meet regularly with other project members and will be required to travel in the UK and internationally for data collection, co-production and dissemination activities.

The candidate will have a PhD (or be nearing completion) in History, Geography, or a related area. Experience of archival and/or oral history research is essential, as is a research profile in African history, environmental/climate history or historical geography. The candidate should have a good track record of publishing in the field. An aptitude for interdisciplinary team working and excellent written and spoken communication skills are essential. Knowledge of languages relevant to the project area is highly desirable.

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 30 April 2028.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Matthew Hannaford, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, email [e-mail]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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