The Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS), based at Space Park Leicester, is seeking a Research Associate to join its pioneering interdisciplinary team. With funding of up to £10 million over ten years, the Centre is transforming how we understand space through the lens of the arts, humanities and social sciences. The successful candidate will undertake independent research projects aligned within Nuclear Energy and Space. You will be supported with mentorship, seed funding, and opportunities for professional development, impact and leadership.

We are particularly looking for applications that seek to examine the intersection of nuclear power, energy, weapons and space.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant intellectual community working alongside scientists, start-ups and policy bodies. You will be expected to work in person at Space Park Leicester for at least 60% of your working week. The role includes conducting original research, developing new methodologies and contributing to the Centre’s events and outreach.

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About you

You will hold a PhD in a relevant arts, humanities or social science discipline and be at an early stage of your academic career. You should demonstrate a strong interest in interdisciplinary research related to space and have experience in conducting independent research, with evidence of productivity through publications or presentations. Your proposed project should align within the the intersection of nuclear power, energy, and weapons and space.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively and independently. You will be proactive in planning and delivering your research, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the Centre’s dynamic environment.

The University of Leicester prides itself on the diversity of its student population and on being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from candidates who represent the diversity of our student population, local communities and wider society. In particular, we welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as this is a staff group currently underrepresented in the University.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Andrew Futter at [email protected].

You will be asked as part of the application process to upload a maximum of a 2-page CV and complete all shortlisting questions.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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