Senior Research Fellow

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Research Fellow in Social Policy and/or Sociology to join the recently established Healthy Lifespan Institute (HELSI), a pan-University Institute covering all five Faculties. Prospective candidates should have an excellent research profile and clear potential as a future academic leader, with expertise in one or more of ageing, the life course, inequality and intersectionality, the social/commercial determinants of health, and public health, with a track-record of attracting research funding and publishing high quality outputs. The successful candidate would be awarded a Senior Research Fellowship and attached to HELSI. You would have clear targets for advancing the HELSI research mission and your own academic and leadership development over a five-year period. At the end of that period, following the achievement of your initial research plans, you would progress to an appropriate academic position within the Department of Sociological Studies, while remaining a key member of the Healthy Lifespan Institute. During your first five years, you would focus almost exclusively on developing your research programme within the context of HELSI, pursuing opportunities for high profile external grants, producing an array of high-quality publications, supporting early career researchers, and exploring opportunities for interdisciplinary partnership building and knowledge exchange within HELSI and externally, while demonstrating the impact of your research. Both HELSI and the Department of Sociological Studies are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we particularly welcome applications from currently under-represented groups, including candidates who are from black, Asian and minoritised ethnic and refugee backgrounds; who are LGBTQ+; who are living with disabilities. What We Offer 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days. Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities. A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible. A highly competitive pension scheme. Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme. A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes. An inclusive and diverse workplace. A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more. Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits  We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top of your screen.