The Manchester China Institute (MCI) seeks to appoint a two-year postdoctoral Research Associate in China Studies commencing September 2024.
The successful applicant will be based in the Lee Kai Hung Postdoctoral College at MCI, and work independently under the supervision of the MCI director. S/he will possess a PhD in the humanities or social sciences, and the ability to produce world-class research. Applications from across China studies are welcome, with slight preference given to research with impact/benefit beyond academia.
The Manchester China Institute seeks to improve mutual understanding in UK-China relations. It supports a vibrant China studies research community at the global top-30 University of Manchester, which boasts the largest Chinese student population (8,800!) of any university in Europe. Manchester is also home to the second largest Chinese community in the UK.
Please upload to your application a CV, cover letter and a research statement which will need to be combined together as one document. The research statement should clearly lay out your research question and the project that you plan to do in your two years here at Manchester.
What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.
What you will get in return:
The closing date for this role is 1 March 2024.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Peter Gries
Email: peter.gries@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
