The role holder will contribute to the development of new approaches and techniques appropriate to the research. Specific projects will be identified in line with the role-holder’s expertise and Centre need. The role-holder will identify new areas for research and work with other ECRs on team-based projects.

About the team

The Rights Lab is the world’s largest, leading modern slavery research institute. Our challenge-led, team-based approach fosters interdisciplinary collaboration. The role-holder will also collaborate with Centre ECRs based at King’s College London.

About you

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and be at a relatively early stage of your academic career – for example, you will have not yet held a full-time permanent academic post.

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 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.

This role is 36.25 hpw and is available from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2028 with potential for continuation.