Postdoctoral Research Associate Position in Social Anthropology at the University of Bristol, United Kingdom
About Position/Job
The University of Bristol invites applications for two full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) positions in Social Anthropology as part of the UKRI-funded project INFRACURSIONS: Deregulated Infrastructures of Extraction in Rainforest Frontiers. Led by Dr Amy Penfield, the roles will involve ethnographic research on informal extractive economies in Amazonia. The positions are part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary research team aiming to understand the socio-political, environmental, and legal dimensions of small-scale extraction through immersive fieldwork and innovative methodologies.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA)
- Institution: University of Bristol
- Department: Department of Anthropology and Archaeology
- Research field: Social Anthropology / Human Geography
- Location: Bristol, United Kingdom (with fieldwork in South America)
- Number of Posts: 2
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (2 years)
- Start Date (Anticipated): Summer 2025
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary Range: £37,999 – £43,878 per annum
Research Area
- Informal extractive economies
- Environmental anthropology
- Political ecology
- Legal anthropology
- Supply chains and infrastructure
- Ethnographic and interdisciplinary research in Amazonian
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Social Anthropology, Human Geography, or a related discipline
- Training in ethnographic fieldwork techniques
- Experience in qualitative research methods such as social network analysis or archival research
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
- Experience with South American politics, policy, environment, and extraction
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel and work in South America
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct ethnographic fieldwork in Amazonian
- Collaborate with remote sensing experts and ethnographers
- Contribute to interdisciplinary methodology
- Develop and maintain research partnerships
- Publish research outcomes and co-organize academic events
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply online through the University of Bristol’s application portal.
Refer to the “Further Particulars” document for complete details on the project and application instructions.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Research Statement
- Names and contact details of referees
Important Dates
- Application Opens: March 2025
- Deadline: 02 May 2025
- Interview Date: TBA
Useful Links
- Institution Website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk
- Job Posting: View Posting
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