Postdoctoral Research Associate (Push*Back*Lash) (Italy)

This UKRI funded, full-time, 8-month post is available in the Department of Social and Political Sciences, Philosophy, and Anthropology from March to support the work of Isabelle Engeli.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post
The successful applicant will contribute to the data collection, coding, and analysis of the Italian policy agendas. They would also conduct a qualitative case study on the policy dynamics related to gender+ issues in Italy. There may additional related tasks during the period of appointment.

The post is part of the Horizon Europe/UKRI funded project Push*Back*Lash  (10038117) Push*Back*Lash investigates the relationship between democracy and the advocacy of/opposition to gender+ equality using a wealth of analytical and methodological approaches. You will join a dynamic, international, and interdisciplinary team working closely with 11 project partners located in 8 European countries. You will be based at the University of Exeter and contribute to the Work Package 3 “Dynamics of Contestation on Gender and Sexuality Issues” which analyses the dynamics in policy attention toward gender+ equality issues across space, time, and institutional venues.

We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in the research fields of gender and politics, and/or sexuality and politics, and with a regional focus on Italy. We are open to and warmly encourage applications from researchers from political science, public policy, policy administration, sociology, law, or other related disciplines in social sciences or humanities.

A fluent command of English and Italian is required. Training in case study research and interview is essential.

About you

You will:

• Possess a relevant PhD (or be nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study.
• Be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the field and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.
• Be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
• Be fluent in English and Italian.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research.
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly.
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development.
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career.
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave  (up to 26wks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6wks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy.
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Isabelle Engeli, [email protected] .