Space Research Centre Postdoctoral Research Associate

Durham University

Durham, Northern England, United Kingdom

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£38 – £46 pa

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£38 – £46 pa

Job Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Education: Phd
Posted: 15 May 2026 (Today)

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£38 – £46 pa

Job Type: Contract
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Education: Phd
Posted: 15 May 2026 (Today)

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The Role and Department

Dynamic and vibrant, Durham University Business School is one of Durham University’s four Faculties and is comprised of four research-intensive departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing. Known for its global reputation, its impact on policy and practice and its strong focus on ethics, responsibility and sustainability, the school aims to be a leading European business school with a strong global presence by 2027.

The department of Management and Marketing’s vision is to lead business thought and practice to improve global wealth and well-being. Our associated mission is to create, share and use knowledge to deliver equitable and sustainable futures around the world.

We pursue this mission by advancing world-changing knowledge and securing global impact through collaborative research across disciplines and around the world. Management and Marketing department is part of the triple-accredited Business School, home to academics whose research is internationally renowned for intellectual rigour and for the benefits it brings to the society.

We work closely with business partners around the world, sharing insights, supporting innovation, and educating tomorrow’s leaders. More details about our research, teaching, and business connections can be found on our website https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/research/

The Role

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to support Durham University’s Space Research Centre (SPARC) activities in Space Sustainability and Space Circular Economy within the Department of Management and Marketing in the Business School.

This post is fixed term for 24 months. Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by September/October 2026.

The successful candidate will be supervised by Prof. Atanu Chaudhuri (Department of Management and Marketing), who is also a co-Director of SPARC, and expected to collaborate with other members of SPARC.

Closing Date: 28-May-2026, 11:59:00 PM

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