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We are delighted to welcome applications for the position of Research Fellow within a new ESRC-funded research project led by Prof Elizabeth Evans and Dr Stefanie Reher (Strathclyde) on Disability and Political Parties in Europe (DISPOP). Despite reporting high levels of interest in electoral politics, disabled people have lower voter turnout rates and are under-represented in legislatures around the world. To understand why these patterns occur, what barriers exist, and how to redress these inequalities, we need to study the relationship between disability and political parties - the key institution linking citizens and electoral politics. Political parties are important vehicles for mobilising and organising groups of citizens with an interest in politics; yet there are no studies focused on how disabled people experience and perceive political parties, nor whether, when, and how parties think about disability, accessibility and inclusion. DISPOP aims to: (1) identify, analyse, and compare barriers experienced by disabled people, (2) map and evaluate existing party initiatives and best practices, (3) explore to what extent formal rules and informal norms render parties ableist institutions, and (4) co-produce recommendations with disabled people to make politics more accessible. The post holder will take a prominent role in developing the conceptual and methodological innovations to study disability and political parties across four cases: Denmark, Germany, Spain and the UK. The role will require using qualitative and mixed methods, for instance; interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic methods. It may also include quantitative data analysis. The post-holder will take a role in all stages of this process, from conceptualisation to data collection and analysis, as well as writing up and presenting the findings. As such, there is scope for the post-holder to bring their own skills and interests to influence the study design. This research position will be based in the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences, at the University of Southampton, and the work will be carried out under the supervision of Elizabeth Evans. You will join a vibrant and growing Department with a concentration of scholars researching related themes in the Public Opinion Research Network and the Gender and Inequalities Centre. To be successful you will have completed your PhD in a relevant discipline before May 2026 (or equivalent professional qualifications). You will have: a demonstrated interest in mixed methods approach to researching political attitudes of the public and/or other key political actors and/or political parties; a facility for solving conceptual and methodological problems; the ability to plan and organise work independently and as part of a team; the ability to write research presentations and papers for peer review publication; the ability to conduct research in either Danish or Spanish is essential. Knowledge and experience of focus groups, cognitive interviewing and/or ethnographic methods is desirable. Qualitative skills are essential but experience of using mixed methods would be ideal. The Research Fellow post is full-time for a fixed term of 2 years with an anticipated start date of October 2026. The University of Southampton holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award demonstrating commitment to equal opportunities in the workplace. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Elizabeth Evans e.j.evans@soton.ac.uk 

Job No.: 692361 Location: Clayton campus Employment Type: Full-time  Duration: Continuing appointment Remuneration: $226,052 pa Level E (plus 17% employer superannuation) Join our prestigious and innovative Law Faculty and become part of our vibrant community of renowned scholars and distinguished alumni Amplify your impact at a global top 50 University - whilst living in the 4th most liveable city in the world Enjoy premium facilities, teaching and clinical spaces, and multi-functional moot court The Opportunity At Monash Law, we are renowned for our innovative and inclusive approach, strong professional and community connections, and unwavering commitment to justice. We are a place to challenge and be challenged. We are a leading, globally engaged Australian law school. We offer a rich, experiential legal education and have strong partnerships with the legal profession and industry, providing you with opportunities to make a real difference in the world. In joining us, you become part of a community deeply engaged with making a difference, at local and global levels. We operate from seven locations across three continents. Our commitment to the community is reflected in our three community legal centres and our Melbourne CBD Law Chambers, as we mark 51 years of Monash Law Clinics this year. At Monash Law, you'll be part of a vibrant academic culture, collaborating with world leaders in legal research and education. Our diverse and innovative research has a significant impact on government, professional, and social levels. We are seeking an exceptional and collegiate academic leader to join our inclusive and collaborative team and play a significant role in enhancing the research output whilst contributing to the Faculty’s core teaching areas. This Professorial (Level E) role provides a unique opportunity to influence and develop the Faculty’s curriculum and research training programs, thereby shaping the future of educational research and practice. This position demands a special responsibility in shaping policy development and academic excellence within the Faculty, the University, and the broader scholarly and general community. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of the Faculty’s mission, driving innovative research and fostering new research collaborations that align with the Faculty’s strategic goals. About You We are excited to welcome internationally recognised, collegial academic leaders who are eager to shape the success of Monash Law, and who have a passion for educational excellence and rigorous, impactful research. Your leadership in fostering research excellence is evident through your successful acquisition of competitive grants and your active involvement in significant research projects. We particularly welcome applications from individuals in disciplines that will further strengthen our research leadership and teaching offerings, such as: Legal Ethics;  Property Law; Equity; or Trusts. We welcome interest from legal scholars who take all and any approaches to their research (doctrinal, historical, comparative, philosophical and so on) as we look to build our capacity and expertise in socio-legal scholarship and research methodologies. Additionally, with the largest clinical legal education programme in Australia and having celebrated 50 years of clinics in 2025, we are interested to hear from those who are able to further strengthen our clinical expertise.  Whether you are based domestically in Australia, in the Asia-Pacific region, or elsewhere around the world, we will value the positive and impactful contribution you will make to our team and our further success. Please visit our Academic opportunities website to find out more about working in the Faculty. About Monash At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age. At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experiences and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed. Together with our commitment to academic freedom, you will have access to quality research facilities, infrastructure, world-class teaching spaces, and international collaboration opportunities. Monash is committed to providing a vibrant and purposeful workplace for Indigenous staff and to delivering a robust and best practice program to support Indigenous staff recruitment, development, and retention. As the first university to have a dedicated Australian Indigenous Centre, Monash has an enduring commitment to Indigenous peoples and communities. We work to ensure that the legacy of that Centre continues today, through both our Indigenous student success teams and the Monash Indigenous staff network. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents. Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us. To Apply Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash Law. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups. If you are interested in joining a pioneering law school with a global impact, then we would love to hear from you. To apply, please use the relevant links below to submit: Your current CV (maximum 10 pages), and  A cover letter (maximum 4 pages) outlining your interest in joining Monash Law and alignment with the Key Selection Criteria. Longlisted candidates will be requested to submit recent examples of their research outputs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion. For additional support with your application, please refer to "How to apply for Monash jobs". Enquiries Professor Liz Campbell, Associate Dean (Academic Staffing) - Faculty of Law, liz.campbell@monash.edu  Position Description Professor (T&R)PD Closing Date Tuesday 28th April 2026, 11:55pm AEST Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands on support for all aspects of research and research related activity, including securing funding, working with partners, supporting knowledge exchange and impact, commercialisation, and ensuring good research practice. The Research Operations Team, the largest team within the Directorate, provides comprehensive support to academic and Professional Support Services (PSS) colleagues across the full lifecycle of a research project. The team delivers pre award, contracting, post award and consultancy support. This includes tailored financial and contractual advice from the earliest stages of planning, costing and pricing proposals, through to efficient contract negotiation and robust financial management and compliance for awarded projects. This is a new two year fixed term post within the Contracting Hub. The Research Contracts Manager will provide professional support in the drafting, review, negotiation and management of research agreements. The post holder will help ensure that the University's legal, financial and reputational interests are protected while supporting the effective delivery of research activity. The role includes line management of a Research Contracts Officer, providing guidance, day to day support and contributing to their ongoing professional development. The post holder reports to a Senior Research Contracts Manager and will work closely with colleagues across academic departments and central professional services, as well as external partners and funders. The role will include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating research contracts, ensuring agreements are clear, accurate and aligned with University and funder requirements. Supporting the development and maintenance of the contracts workflow management system (Worktribe), helping to improve efficiency and data quality. Keeping contract templates, standard clauses and guidance materials up to date and consistent with sector best practice. Monitoring and interpreting changes to funder terms and conditions, ensuring updates are reflected in internal processes and contractual positions. Managing the contractual aspects of project transfers into and out of the University, ensuring obligations and responsibilities are handled smoothly. Providing day to day support, supervision and direction to the Research Contracts Officer, including workload planning and professional development. Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.