ABOUT THE TEAM:

This role is based in the University’s Rights Lab. The Rights Lab is the world’s largest, leading group of modern slavery researchers. Our challenge-led, team-based approach to research fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. We are committed to ensuring our work is relevant, timely, responsive, accessible, and actionable. With King’s College London, the Rights Lab is launching the new Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War. This collaboration combines the complementary strengths of both institutions: KCL’s School of Security Studies, the world’s largest academic community dedicated to the study of war and security, and Nottingham’s Rights Lab, the global leader in modern slavery research. Together, these institutions will form a powerful interdisciplinary partnership that builds a new research field of slavery in war and a new generation of field-leading early-career researchers.
About you:
Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience or demonstrable interest in working as part of a research team. You will be at a relatively early stage of your academic careers. Funder (Leverhulme Trust) guidelines on the definition of ‘early career researcher’ for its own, separate fellowship scheme include: you have not yet held a full-time permanent academic post; you hold a doctorate by the time you take up the role; and you have not held postdoctoral positions to pursue your own independent research for more than three years. These guidelines are helpful indications of the Centre’s expectations of candidate career stage.
Here are some examples of the expertise we are seeking; however, this list is not exhaustive:
Ability to foster a collaborative, team-based research culture
A track record of publication on relevant topics
Experience working across and with multiple disciplines
Knowledge of research methods, research design, explanation, and understanding.
What we offer:
A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment;
A vibrant on-campus research environment, supported by expectations that our team is based within the Rights Lab and dedicated Leverhulme Centre space in Highfield House on University Park for at least 60% of the working week (e.g. minimum three days for full time roles) and university expectations of residence within an hour’s travel time;
Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days annually (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days, including closure between Christmas and New Year;
A University reward scheme that grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work;
A commitment to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities;
Access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website.
What next:
This role is 36.25 hpw and is available from November 1, 2025 to August 31, 2028 as a fixed term contract.
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Please contact Professor Zoe Trodd (Zoe.Trodd@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

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