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SalaryJob title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Department: Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Contract Type: Fixed Term, 13 months
Grade: 7
Salary: £41,317.29 to £48,481.29 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Location: Bloomsbury, London (successful candidate will need to be resident in the UK for the duration of their contract)
Hours: 35 per week (1.0 FTE)
SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East. SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges.
About the Department:
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures’ (EALC) expertise in the languages and cultures of China, Tibet, Japan and Korea covers one of the oldest yet most dynamic and important regions of the world. Our interdisciplinary degree programmes mean we have close ties with other disciplines across SOAS, and with the SOAS China Institute (SCI), home to the largest community of Chinese Studies scholars in Europe.
About the Role
The Post-Doctoral Researcher will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Professor Nathan Hill. The role is for the primary researcher at SOAS on the project, and the post holder will be responsible for collecting and processing data and preparing single and multi-authored research outputs. The appointee will have a high degree of self-motivation and a demonstrable pride in the quality of written work and research previously undertaken.
You can find further information on the key criteria for the role in the Job Description and Person Specification, along with a full list of duties and responsibilities, which can be found on the SOAS website.
How to Apply:
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement
Closing date: 28th March 024
Interviews to be held: TBC
Further information
If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk
'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract
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We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. For this role we actively encourage applications from women who are underrepresented in these roles. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.
