Postdoc RA in Military Supply Chains

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Postdoc RA in Military Supply Chains

Requisition ID: 28298

Location: Newcastle, GB

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full Time

Posted Date: 4 Jul 2025

Salary: £35,116 to £45,413 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 25 July 2025

The Role

The purpose of this Postdoctoral Research Role in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University is to conduct research on the project ‘War and geos : the environmental legacies of militarism’. The project was awarded as a European Research Council Starting Grant and is now funded by UKRI Horizon Europe (project number: EP/X042642/1). Led by Dr Mark Griffiths, ‘War and geos ’ is a 5-year, interdisciplinary study into the long-term effects of “precision” munitions used in recent military operations in Gaza and Iraq. The role involves tracing and mapping weapons supply chains to produce a body of data for inquiry into munitions residues and environmental effects. The post provides an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to work with leading researchers in political geography and to develop an independent research profile. If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dr Mark Griffiths (mark.griffiths@ncl.ac.uk). This role is fixed term for 30 months.

Key Accountabilities

• Work towards research the objectives on the project ‘War and geos’: tracing and mapping the supply of weapons in contemporary war
• Implement and further techniques of military supply chain tracing
• Produce an innovative package of data visuals for use in project dissemination activities
• Undertake and advance own research, based on the development of personal research objectives and plans
• Present and publish research, through conference presentations and academic publications, individually and collaboratively with colleagues
• Work both independently and collaboratively
• Contribute to collaborative ethos of Geography at Newcastle and the wider War and geos team
• Develop personal research networks to support research activities and future career development

The Person

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Research interests and skills closely aligned with the project aim of investigating military activities
• Knowledge of innovative techniques in mapping and military activities
• Developed skills in the visual presentation of data
• Experience of carrying out independent research and developing research ideas and methodologies
• Experience of writing up research for publication
• Ability to publish, either as a sole or joint author, in high-quality academic journals
• Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with diverse audiences, both orally and in writing, using a range of media

Attributes and Behaviour

• Readiness to conduct overseas fieldwork where required
• Commitment to carrying out research, engagement, and impact both as a member of a team and independently
• Collaborative ethos
• Positive attitude to colleagues and research participants/partners
• Interest in seeking external funding to support research
• Commitment to personal development and updating of knowledge and skills

Qualifications

• PhD in geography or related social science discipline

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 28298

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