Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate specializing in globalization and sustainable global value chains. The role involves conducting high-quality research, publishing articles, and teaching. The university values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional paid leave over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Specializes in globalization, global value chains, and sustainability.
• Experience in preparing and publishing peer-reviewed articles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake independent and collaborative research.
• Prepare and publish peer-reviewed articles.
• Apply for research funding and teach at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Skills

Globalization

Sustainability

Research

Teaching

Education

PhD

Job description

Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains, Manchester

Client: The University of Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 2cee375180c6

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a three-year fixed-term Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains. The ideal candidate will specialize in globalization, global value chains, and sustainability. The successful applicant will contribute to high-quality research and research-informed teaching that complements our existing clusters of activity.

The Research Associate will undertake independent and collaborative research, working closely with the incoming SEED Head of School, Professor Khalid Nadvi, and other members of the cross-disciplinary Global Production Networks, Labour and Trade research group based in the Global Development Institute (GDI). Responsibilities include preparing and publishing peer-reviewed articles, applying for research funding, and teaching at postgraduate and undergraduate levels within GDI’s programs on globalization, trade, and development.

Interviews are scheduled for July 2025.

Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, an example of recent published work, and a brief research proposal (max 1500 words) outlining their research plans. All documents must be combined into a single file, less than 1MB.

The University values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections.

What can you expect in return

The University fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity, aiming for true equality of opportunity.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We welcome applicants regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are based on merit.

Flexible working options are available; hybrid arrangements may be considered.

Note: We cannot respond to enquiries or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Submissions from agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries:

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This vacancy closes at midnight on the deadline. Please refer to the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.