The University of York wishes to recruit a 0.5 fte, 12-month Research Associate to provide research assistance on a new project, Volunteers and Vulnerabilities: the Politics of Policing Partnerships. The project is funded by the ESRC Vulnerability and Policing Futures Research Centre. We are looking for an excellent candidate trained in the social sciences, ideally with knowledge/expertise in either (1) critical approaches to contemporary policing and society, including police volunteers; (2) the politics of migration and bordering; (3) critical security studies and everyday security
The post-holder will be part of a team working with Dr Alex Hall (York), Dr Hannah Lewis (Sheffield) and Professor Louise Waite (Leeds) on the Volunteers and Vulnerabilities project. This project builds from the idea that contemporary border ‘vulnerabilities’ are generating new networks of collaboration and enforcement which span police, allied security agencies, civil society and the public in potentially problematic ways. While formal UK police service-managed volunteers (e.g. Special Constables, Police Support Volunteers) are well-researched, less is known about knowledge flows and activity in these less formal networks.
By examining two (interlinked) case studies - 1) coastal borders and 2) modern slavery - the project will critically examine how border “vulnerability” (broadly understood) produces new coalitions of policing activity.
As well as working closely with the research leads, you will join a strong and vibrant postdoctoral community in the Department of Politics and International Relations. We will work to ensure that the post supports your career trajectory and that it provides scope for you to develop professionally. The post is available from 1 July 2024 (the start date is potentially negotiable).
This role is offered on a part time basis (18.5 hours per week) and for a fixed term period of 12 months.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr Alex Hall(alexandra.hall@york.ac.uk)
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
York is one of the most successful universities in the UK.
With world-class activity across the spectrum from the physical sciences, life sciences, and social sciences to the humanities, we have been recognised as one of the top 100 universities in the world, gaining outstanding results in official assessments of our research and teaching.