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About us

The Social Consequences of Religion Initiative (SCORE) is an academic research initiative funded by the Templeton Religion Trust. SCORE is poised to be a multi-decade effort to review, synthesise, research and analyse the effects of religious belief, behaviour, and institutions on many crucial domains of human life. A sub-initiative of SCORE on Religion and Peacebuilding is convened and led by Dr Stacey Gutkowski in the Centre for the Study of the Divided Societies, an academic research centre based in the globally renowned Department of War Studies at King’s College London. 

About the role

We wish to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to help with the completion of a systematic literature review, related analysis and publications, as well as support for practitioner mapping and dissemination activities. The post is available full time from 1 October 2024 on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Politics, International Relations, or another relevant social science discipline (or pending final confirmation of the degree). They must have substantial familiarity with the social science literature on peace and religion; successfully published academic research in English; and experience using the techniques and software packages relevant to systematic literature review. Research expertise related to one or more of the following global regions (Asia, Latin America, Africa, Oceania) is strongly desired. 

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1.        A PhD in Politics, International Relations, or another relevant social science discipline (or pending final confirmation of the degree)

2.        Substantial familiarity with the social science literature on peace and religion  

3.        Have successfully published academic research in English  

4.    Have experience using the techniques and software packages relevant to systematic literature review

Desirable criteria

1.        Research expertise related to one or more of the following global regions (Asia, Latin America, Africa, Oceania) 

Full details of the role and the skills and experience required, can be found in the attached job description which provided on the next page.

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. 

Further information 

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages.

Interviews are due to be held in early July 2024.

We are not able to offer sponsorship for candidates who require the right to work in the UK.