Job’s reference: Hum 029827

salary: 37,694 pounds to 39,906 pounds annually, depending on the relevant experience

Members of the faculty/organizational unit: humanities

location: Oxford Road

Employment type: A fixed term

Section/Team: sociology

Hours per week: Full -time (1 FTE)

Date of closure (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/10/2025

Duration of the contract: 36 months

School/Directorate: College of Social Sciences

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic researcher partner to work in the ESRC project.

The project begins in 1^street December 2025 and contract for 3 years. A fellow researcher in the Department of Sociology at the College of Social Sciences will be divided.

The “Death Management” indicates the tasks that must be completed after the death of a person, such as notifying officials, separating property, and managing the commandments. We ask the researcher’s partner with us in this innovative project, using qualitative methods to explore the relationship between the management of death and unknown forms of social inequality. By working with a group of external organizations such as the national bereavement service, the project aims to determine the creation of death management operations or enhance inequality experiences, and determine recommendations for improving policy and current practice.

By working under the supervision of PL, Associate will have the daily management of the project, including project management.

What you will get in return:

• The great retirement scheme in the market
• Excellent health and luxury services, including employee assistance program
• Annual maturity of the exceptional start, in addition to bank holidays
• An additional paid closure during the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts in a group of main retailers

As equal opportunities, the employer supports a comprehensive work environment and we welcome applicants from all sections of society regardless of age, disability, race, gender, sexual expression, religion, belief, sex, sexual inclination, and transgender status. All dates are made on merit.

Our university is positive on flexible work – you can learn more here

The hybrid work arrangements can be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to inquiries, accept CVS or requests from employment agencies.

Any CVS provided by the recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Inquiries about vacancies, brief list and interviews:

Name: Professor Kate Reed

Email: kate.reed-2@manchester.ac.uk

General inquiries:

Email: People.RECRUITMMENT@manchester.ac.uk

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These vacancies for applications will be closed in the middle of the night on the closing date.

Please note that due to the number of applications, we are unfortunately unlikely to make individual notes on your application.