Research Fellow (Centre for Health, Culture, and Society)

About the role

The Centre for Health, Culture, and Society (CHCS) at NTU’s College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences is seeking a Research Fellow to undertake interdisciplinary research across its thematic strands, collaborate with hospital, arts and community partners, and support teaching and outreach activities.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and publish interdisciplinary research within the Centre’s thematic strands.
• Engage with hospital, arts, and community partners on cross‑sector research projects.
• Assist with grant applications to various funding bodies.
• Contribute to teaching on the MA in Health, Culture, and Society.
• Mentor student researchers and support the Centre’s PPI initiatives.
• Participate in seminars, events, publications, and outreach activities.

Required profile

• PhD in a relevant humanities or social sciences discipline.
• Academic expertise in health, culture, and/or society with a commitment to the lifeworld approach.
• Track record of independent research and scholarly outputs.
• Experience or strong aptitude for interdisciplinary and cross‑sector collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging academic and non‑academic audiences.
• Entry‑level candidates are welcome to apply.