Research Fellow – Health, Culture & Society

About the role

The Centre for Health, Culture, and Society (CHCS) at NTU CoHASS is an interdisciplinary research hub that examines health and sickness through the lifeworld perspective. We are seeking a Research Fellow to conduct interdisciplinary research, collaborate with cross‑sector partners, support grant development, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

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 the Centre’s seminars, events, publications programme, 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 aptitude for interdisciplinary and cross‑sector collaboration.
• Strong communication skills for engaging academic and non‑academic audiences.
• Entry‑level candidates are welcome to apply.