"Research Associate (Lincoln Theological Institute)"

Job Details

Location: Manchester

Salary: From £37,694 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 24th March 2026

Closes: 19th April 2026

Job Ref: HUM-030978

Job reference: HUM-030978

Salary: £37,694 per annum

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Religions and Theology

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date: 19/04/2026

Contract Duration: Fixed term for 24 months

School/Directorate: School of Arts, Languages and Cultures

The University of Manchester seeks to appoint a two-year, full time Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Lincoln Theological Institute, tenable from 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. The Lincoln Theological Institute for the Study of Religion and Society (LTI), a national and international centre of expertise in the theological study of religion and society, promotes theological research and study into a variety of ethical, pastoral, social and ecclesial issues. Since 2003, the Institute has been based in the Department of Religions & Theology in the School of Arts, Languages & Cultures at The University of Manchester. Its present Director is Prof. Peter Scott. The post holder will design and execute a research project consonant with LTI’s aims and thereby enhance the Institute’s research profile.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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.