Research Associate (Fixed Term) (Part Time)

We are looking to recruit a part-time, 20 hours a week, Research Assistant/Associate in Sociology from 1 October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter for a fixed term for 12 months.

You will have research experience and specialist knowledge in feminist movements and organizations in India, with a focus on violence against women, with a breadth of conceptual knowledge in the sociology of contemporary Indian society and politics. You will have research expertise in intersectional feminism, feminist movements, and a deep familiarity with the debates on social and political change in post-1980 India, as evidenced through doctoral research, publications and other research outputs.

The purpose of this role is to assist with data collection and analysis for this project, including online and in-person interviews, archival research, and library research, assisting with mapping and building a database of feminist organizations in north India. The role holder will draft publications, both as a primary and secondary author, with the PI of the project, Professor Manali Desai.

The Department of Sociology is part of a joint undergraduate degree programme in Human, Social and Political Sciences (HSPS) and also has a vibrant MPhil and PhD programme. There are currently about 80 students working on PhDs on a diverse range of topics in sociology.

Further information about research interests and recent publications of staff and postdocs can be found on the Department's website: http://www.sociology.cam.ac.uk.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD, or an equivalent research doctorate. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once PhD has been awarded.

The post is fixed term for 12 months (please note that the funding for this role must end after 12 months).

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Closing date is midnight on 24th September 2025.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Professor Manali Desai, Email: enquiries@sociology.cam.ac.uk.

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact: hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk.

Please quote reference JM47189 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Sociology

Salary

£33,002-£46,049

Reference

JM47189

Category

Research

Date published

9 September 2025

Closing date

24 September 2025