WISER invites suitably qualified persons to apply for the post of Researcher. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the research activities of the Trust Chair, including the advising of doctoral and post-doctoral fellows, the organisation of scholarly and public events, limited post-graduate teaching and the development of funding proposals related to the problems of trust.
Brief Description : The successful incumbent will report to the chair and to WISER’s Director; conduct research of their own design; and manage, support and report on the researchers in the Trust Chair.
Key tasks: • Assist with the delivery of the project’s research agenda • Publish, support and report on accredited research • Assist with the development of WISER’s funding proposals • Develop and foster relationships with institutional funders • Supervise and coordinate the project’s postgraduate students • Perform general research administrative duties
Requirements: • A doctorate in a Humanities or Social Sciences discipline from a well regarded university. • Evidence of published research excellence, including at least five single-authored, peer-reviewed papers in leading journals; or equivalent chapter and book publications. • Experience coordinating research projects and related public-facing events • Experience supervising postgraduate students, at least at the Masters’ degree level
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