About

• Position Details
• School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion
• Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
• Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822
• Grade: 7
• Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to August 2029
• Target start date 1st September 2026
• Closing date: 8th March 2026
• Background
• To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research project. The project is EPIC, Epistemic Injustice in Healthcare, funded by a Wellcome Discovery Award (2023-2029).
• Role Summary
• Work within a specified research project (EPIC) and contribute to writing bids to extend the life and legacy of the project.
• Operate within area of specialism at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and mental health.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results concerning epistemic injustice in healthcare.
• Contribute to generating funding to support the project activities.
• Contribute to the public understanding of epistemic injustice in healthcare.
• Main Duties
• The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of your line manager if required.
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
• Analyse and interpret data on epistemic injustice in healthcare.
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding in the area at the intersection of philosophy, psychology, and mental health.
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars, international conferences, public engagement events, and professional development courses for practitioners.
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods to investigate amelioration strategies in relation to epistemic injustice in healthcare.
• Undertake management/administration duties arising from research within project EPIC.
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration.
• Contribute to public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the project, the College and the University, under supervision of your line manager.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as literature reviews, and qualitative research.
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters and blog posts.
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
• Person Specification
• First degree in Philosophy and a PhD (or near to completion) in the research areas relevant to project EPIC (such as Philosophy of Psychology, Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Mental Health).
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
• Contribute to the planning and organising of research activities as part of project EPIC.
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
• Informal enquiries to Lisa Bortolotti, email: l.bortolotti@bham.ac.uk
• Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
• We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.