Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Exeter - Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences - Law School

Placed On: 14th April 2026 | Closes: 28th April 2026 | Job Ref: S02331

This new full-time post is available at Exeter Streatham campus from 1 June 2026 to 31 January 2027 on a fixed-term basis.

Summary of the role The purpose of this role is to conduct comparative theoretical, empirical and doctrinal research of UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, EU Digital Markets Act and the amended German Competition Act. To study relevant legislation, jurisprudence, soft law, academic literature and policy discussions in order to produce high quality academic research and contribute to other activities within the SCiDA (Shaping Competition in the Digital Age) project.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years... (abridged for brevity, full details in original posting).

Benefits We offer some fantastic benefits including: 41 Days leave per year. Options for flexible working. Numerous discounts at leading retailers. Onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme. Sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy.

Further information Before submitting an application, you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Prof. Oles Andriychuk, Principal Coordinator of the SCiDA Project for the UK, email o.andriychuk@exeter.ac.uk.