Research Fellows

The Institute of Development Studies
Brighton - United Kingdom
S: £34,000 - £80,000

Research Fellow (REF: 652)
IDS Grade 9 £55,000 to circa £80,000 for exceptional candidates
IDS Grade 8 £43,000 - £53,500
IDS Grade 7 £34,000 - £43,000

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global institution for development research, teaching and learning, and impact and communications, based at the University of Sussex. Founded in 1966, IDS enjoys an international reputation based on the quality of our work and our commitment to applying academic skills to real-world challenges.

As it approaches its 50th Anniversary under the leadership of a new Director, Professor Melissa Leach, IDS is also embarking on an exciting new strategic research agenda focusing on reducing inequality, accelerating environmental sustainability and building inclusive and secure societies.

We are seeking to appoint new Fellows to join us at this exciting time of momentum and change, who bring cutting-edge and forward looking research interests and agendas to these broad, cross-cutting IDS themes.

IDS Research Fellows come from a range of disciplines – including economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, geography, health, environmental studies and others, and have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment. We are especially interested in Fellows who can contribute to the methodological approaches of development economics, political economy, or participatory and action research. In addition, the Fellows we seek must have a demonstrated record of producing high quality research, a commitment to an approach of 'engaged excellence' in their work, and the ability to generate research funding. All Fellows are expected to contribute to the research, teaching and training, advisory and influencing activities of the Institute.

As an IDS Fellow you will have a base in one of our dynamic and flexible clusters, according to your current research interests, and work across a number of other clusters.

If you are a non-EU National then please refer to the UK Border Agency website, https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa for information regarding your eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing: February 2nd 2015 at 10am UK time
Interviews: w/c 9th of March and 16th of March 2015
OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORMS ONLY, CVs are not accepted

For further information and to download an application form please log on to http://www.ids.ac.uk/go/jobs/research-fellow

Alternatively to receive an electronic or hard copy please email Human Resources, hr@ids.ac.uk

Please ensure that you quote the correct reference number.

IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.

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