Research Associate in China Studies at The University of Manchester

Job reference: HUM-024319
Salary: £36,024 to £44,263 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Manchester China Institute
Hours Per Week: Full time
Closing date: 01/03/2024
Contract Duration: Available from September 2024 for 24 months
School/Directorate: School of Social Sciences

The Manchester China Institute (MCI) seeks to appoint a two-year postdoctoral Research Associate in China Studies commencing September 2024.

The successful applicant will be based in the Lee Kai Hung Postdoctoral College at MCI, and work independently under the supervision of the MCI director. S/he will possess a PhD in the humanities or social sciences, and the ability to produce world-class research. Applications from across China studies are welcome, with slight preference given to research with impact/benefit beyond academia.

The Manchester China Institute seeks to improve mutual understanding in UK-China relations. It supports a vibrant China studies research community at the global top-30 University of Manchester, which boasts the largest Chinese student population (8,800!) of any university in Europe. Manchester is also home to the second largest Chinese community in the UK.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Peter Gries

Email: peter.gries@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website – click on the ‘Apply’ button above to find out more.