Research Fellow

University of Birmingham - School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822. Grade: 7

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 11th February 2026

Closes: 8th March 2026

Job Ref: 106941

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822.
Grade: 7

Contract type: Fixed term contract (3 years)

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within project is EPIC, Epistemic Injustice in Healthcare, funded by a Wellcome Discovery Award (2023-2029).

The research fellow will conduct research at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and mental health, contribute to writing bids to extend the life and legacy of the project, analyse and interpret research findings and results concerning epistemic injustice in healthcare, and contribute to the public understanding of epistemic injustice in healthcare.

Person specifications:

• First degree in Philosophy and a PhD (or near to completion) in the research areas relevant to project EPIC (such as Philosophy of Psychology, Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Mental Health).
• High level analytical capability and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Ability to contribute to the planning and organising of research activities as part of project EPIC.
• Ability to co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Informal enquiries can be made to Lisa Bortolotti (email l.bortolotti@bham.ac.uk)

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