Katherine Brickell

The Department of Geography at King’s College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a one-year, full-time position within the research team of Professor Katherine Brickell. This role is part of the Leverhulme-funded project “Sensory Lives: Neurodivergent Children and Families in Temporary Accommodation,” which aims to better understand the experiences of homeless families with neurodivergent children in the UK. The project seeks to amplify the voices of these families in national discussions on child homelessness and to create inclusive spaces for their insights to be represented. The PDRA will work closely with Professor Brickell and Dr Rosalie Warnock, as well as with external collaborators such as the Shared Health Foundation in Greater Manchester. The main responsibilities include supporting the design and UK-wide tour of a playhouse tent, which will serve as a creative and interactive medium to communicate children’s experiences to diverse audiences. The PDRA will co-design the tent with children and families, facilitate public engagement, and conduct qualitative data analysis of the engagement activities. Additional duties may involve organizing stakeholder interviews, contributing to policy and academic writing, leading workshops, managing travel logistics, and delivering presentations at conferences and public events. The position is based at KCL’s Strand Campus in central London, with hybrid working options available. The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract starting 1 January 2026, with a salary at Grade 6. Research staff at King’s benefit from at least 10 days per year for professional development. Applicants should have a PhD in a relevant social science discipline and experience with qualitative research, public engagement, and working with children and families. For more information about the project, visit the Sensory Lives project website.

The Department of Geography at King’s College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a one-year, full-time position within Professor Katherine Brickell’s research team. The role is part of the Leverhulme-funded project 'Sensory Lives: Neurodivergent Children and Families in Temporary Accommodation,' which aims to understand the experiences of homeless families with neurodivergent children in the UK and to amplify their voices in national discussions on child homelessness. The PDRA will work closely with Professor Brickell and Dr Rosalie Warnock, collaborating with partners such as the Shared Health Foundation. Responsibilities include supporting the design and UK-wide tour of a playhouse tent that communicates children’s experiences to diverse audiences, co-designing the tent with children and families, facilitating public engagement, and conducting qualitative data analysis. Additional duties may involve organizing stakeholder interviews, contributing to policy-applied and academic writing, leading workshops, managing travel logistics, and presenting at conferences and public events. The position offers a salary of £45,031 - £52,514 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance) and starts on 1 January 2026 for a fixed term of 12 months. Professional development opportunities are available, and the role supports hybrid working. Applicants must have a PhD in human geography, a related social science, or the arts, with expertise in qualitative research, childhood studies, and societal issues affecting UK families. Desirable skills include experience with neurodivergent populations, participatory research, arts-policy engagement, and public communication. The application process requires submission of a CV and supporting statement, with interviews scheduled for 2 October 2025. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearances. For more information, visit the Sensory Lives project website.

The Department of Geography at King’s College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a one-year, full-time position within Professor Katherine Brickell’s research team. The successful candidate will contribute to the Leverhulme-funded project 'Sensory Lives: Neurodivergent Children and Families in Temporary Accommodation,' which aims to understand how homeless families with neurodivergent children experience temporary accommodation in the UK. The project seeks to amplify these families’ insights in national discussions on child homelessness. The PDRA will work closely with Professor Brickell and Dr Rosalie Warnock, as well as collaborators such as the Shared Health Foundation in Greater Manchester. Responsibilities include supporting the design and UK-wide tour of a playhouse tent that communicates children’s experiences to diverse audiences, co-designing the tent with children and families, facilitating public engagement, and conducting qualitative data analysis. Additional duties may involve organizing stakeholder interviews, policy-applied and academic writing, leading workshops, managing travel logistics, delivering presentations at conferences, and engaging with public and policy stakeholders. The position starts on 1 January 2026 and is offered at salary Grade 6 for 12 months. Applicants must have a PhD in human geography, a related social science, or the arts, with strong knowledge of issues related to children, housing, and neurodiversity. Experience in qualitative research, independent and team work, stakeholder engagement, and UK travel is essential. Desirable skills include participatory research, arts-policy interface experience, and effective communication with non-experts. King’s College London values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates should submit a CV and supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Interviews are scheduled for 2 October 2025. The post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service clearances.

The Department of Geography at King's College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a one-year, full-time position within the research team of Professor Katherine Brickell. The successful candidate will contribute to the Leverhulme-funded project 'Sensory Lives: Neurodivergent Children and Families in Temporary Accommodation,' which aims to understand the lived experiences of homeless families with neurodivergent children in the UK. The project seeks to amplify these families' voices in national discussions on child homelessness and policy. The PDRA will work closely with Professor Brickell and Dr Rosalie Warnock, collaborating with partners such as the Shared Health Foundation. Responsibilities include supporting the design and UK-wide tour of a playhouse tent that communicates children's experiences, facilitating public engagement, conducting qualitative data analysis, organizing stakeholder interviews, participating in academic and policy writing, leading workshops, managing travel logistics, and presenting at conferences and public events. The position starts on 1 January 2026 and is based at KCL’s Strand Campus, with hybrid working options available. Applicants must have a PhD in human geography, a related social science, or the arts, and demonstrate expertise in qualitative research, issues affecting children and families, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Desirable skills include experience with neurodivergent populations, participatory research, arts-policy engagement, and public communication. The role offers a Grade 6 salary and professional development opportunities. King's College London is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Applications require a CV and supporting statement addressing the essential criteria, with interviews scheduled for 2 October 2025. For more information, visit the Sensory Lives project website.

The Department of Geography at King’s College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a one-year, full-time position within the Sensory Lives project, led by Professor Katherine Brickell and Dr Rosalie Warnock. This Leverhulme-funded research investigates how homeless families with neurodivergent children experience Temporary Accommodation in the UK, aiming to amplify their insights in national discussions on child homelessness. The PDRA will join a dynamic research team at KCL’s Strand Campus, with hybrid working options available. Responsibilities include supporting the design and UK-wide tour of a playhouse tent that communicates children’s experiences to diverse audiences, co-designing the tent with children and families, facilitating public engagement, and conducting qualitative data analysis. Additional duties may involve organizing stakeholder interviews, contributing to policy-applied and academic writing, leading workshops, managing travel logistics, and presenting at conferences and public events. The position offers a competitive salary (£45,031 - £52,514 per annum including London Weighting Allowance) and professional development opportunities. Applicants must hold a PhD in human geography, a related social science, or the arts, and demonstrate expertise in qualitative research, issues affecting children and families, and the ability to work collaboratively. Experience with neurodiversity, participatory research, and public engagement is highly valued. The role supports King’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is 27 October 2025, with interviews scheduled for 11 November 2025. For more information, visit the Sensory Lives project website or the application portal.

The Department of Geography at King’s College London is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) for a one-year, full-time position within Professor Katherine Brickell’s research team. The successful candidate will contribute to the Leverhulme-funded project 'Sensory Lives: Neurodivergent Children and Families in Temporary Accommodation,' which aims to understand how homeless families with neurodivergent children experience temporary accommodation in the UK. The project seeks to amplify these families' voices in national discussions on child homelessness. The PDRA will work closely with Professor Brickell and Dr Rosalie Warnock, as well as collaborators such as the Shared Health Foundation in Greater Manchester. Responsibilities include supporting the design and UK-wide tour of a playhouse tent that communicates children’s experiences to diverse audiences, co-designing the tent with children and families, facilitating public engagement, and conducting qualitative data analysis. Additional duties may involve organizing stakeholder interviews, policy-applied and academic writing, leading workshops, managing travel logistics, delivering presentations at conferences, and engaging with public and policy stakeholders. The position offers a salary of £45,031 - £52,514 per annum (including London Weighting Allowance) and is fixed for 12 months starting 1 January 2026. Research staff at King’s benefit from professional development opportunities. Applicants must have a PhD in human geography, a related social science, or the arts, and demonstrate expertise in research with children, housing, neurodiversity, and qualitative methods. The department values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Applications require a CV and supporting statement addressing essential and desirable criteria. The closing date is 27 October 2025, with interviews scheduled for 11 November 2025. For further details, visit the Sensory Lives project website or contact Professor Katherine Brickell.