CPNSS Research Associates are a key part of the Centre’s culture of successful grant-writing. Research Associates work to develop, submit, and execute grant-funded research hosted by the Centre. These positions are limited in number but are open to any PhD-holding researcher working in a field relevant to one or more of the Centre’s research projects. They may be held for up to three years, or longer if a grant is secured.
The main responsibility of a Research Associate is to develop and submit a grant to be hosted at the CPNSS.
Thus, a Research Associate applicant does not have an already successful grant to apply. Our aim is rather to place our Research Associates in an environment where they can develop a grant, in addition to their future career goals. That includes all the rich resources enjoyed by CPNSS researchers, including:
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An LSE IT account and ID card
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Office desk space on campus (typically, subject to availability)
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Central LSE grant-writing and budget support and feedback
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Support and funding opportunities for organising conferences and workshops
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Access to all CPNSS research seminars and reading groups
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Further research resources across the LSE campus
The responsibilities of a Research Associate include:
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Submitting a grant to be hosted at the CPNSS;
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Regular participation in research activities with other Philosophy and Centre researchers, for example by attending LSE research seminars or developing collaborative research projects;
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A one-page progress report due twice per year (each January and June) detailing clear progress towards the submission of a grant, until that grant is submitted.
Research Associates enjoy complete flexibility as to when they would like to visit the Centre’s offices in the LSE Lakatos Building (NOTE: They are not required to be on campus for their entire tenure). However, at least one visit to the campus during the Research Associateship period is expected.
To apply to be a Research Associate, please complete this:
Application Form