ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship in Education at Brunel University of London Brunel University of London in United Kingdom

Brunel University of London is advertising an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Education through the Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership. This is a postdoctoral career-development opportunity for researchers in the immediately postdoctoral stage who want to consolidate their PhD through publications, networking, and further development of research and professional skills.

The post is being shared by Utsa Mukherjee, Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) and Director of Research in the Department of Education at Brunel University of London. The call indicates that applicants should work in areas close to the announcer’s research interests and should first submit an expression of interest to Brunel by 1 May.

The linked Grand Union DTP page describes Brunel’s wider ESRC partnership with the Open University and the University of Oxford, with research pathways in Education and Health and Wellbeing. For the Education pathway, applicants are asked to contact Professor Emma Wainwright to discuss their application and indicate suitable staff members who could support the proposal. For health and wellbeing enquiries, the page lists Professor Louise Mansfield.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with interests in education research, social science research, and related interdisciplinary areas. The Grand Union DTP page also notes that the partnership supports high-quality research training and funded opportunities, and that applicants should review the eligibility criteria carefully before applying.

Application guidance on the linked page includes an initial ESRC application form, a research proposal, references, CV, personal statement, degree documents, and evidence of English language ability where appropriate. The post also advises candidates to check the official eligibility criteria and follow the two-stage selection process.

Institution: Brunel University of London