Postdoctoral Researcher in Law — Online Safety & Gender Justice

The Open University; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK education institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Centre for Protecting Women Online. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering collaborative research and submitting funding bids, contributing significantly to projects that address women's safety online. Candidates must have a PhD in Law and experience in relevant research methodologies, including data management. The position offers opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements, with some required attendance at the Milton Keynes site.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive staff benefits

Qualifications

• Completed PhD in Law or related field.
• Expertise in legal research methods.
• Familiarity with gendered violence research.
• Experience in cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Lead innovative funding bids and collaborations.
• Produce research outputs and publications.
• Contribute to the Centre's research culture.

Skills

Legal research methods

Knowledge of gendered violence

Experience of grant bidding

Data management software

Cross-disciplinary research

Empirical research

Education

PhD in Law or related field

Tools

NVivo

SPSS

Qualtrics

Job description

A leading UK education institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the Centre for Protecting Women Online. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering collaborative research and submitting funding bids, contributing significantly to projects that address women's safety online. Candidates must have a PhD in Law and experience in relevant research methodologies, including data management. The position offers opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements, with some required attendance at the Milton Keynes site.