Constructing Moral Babies: The Science of Infancy in Nineteenth-Century America and Britain explores the dynamic interface between philosophy, theology, science, and medicine that gave rise to a culture of modern babyhood that continue to shape and inflect contemporary understandings and treatment of babies in both public and private realms. This study will develop the first comprehensive history of infants that generates new historical and philosophical narratives of infancy. This project places infants at the centre of analysis, rather than as dependents. By interrogating archives, published texts, and objects associated with the ‘science’ of infancy the project will fundamentally shift our understanding of infants and consequently, our treatment of them in both public and private spaces.
The project’s Research Fellow is central to developing and enhancing the research, impact and engagement of this medical humanities project, particularly in relation to public policy. This role requires a passion for interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research and for accurate and clear communication of knowledge and research that is meaningful and accessible to those outside of academia. The Research Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator, Wellcome Trust Fellow Dr. Elisabeth Yang, in bringing the gap between theory and practice whilst gaining essential skills, experience, and mentoring in pursuing independent research and engaging with both US and UK public policy audiences. You will co-develop a plan for research with the Principal Investigator, involving both independent and collaborative activities
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route
Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
In addition to the job application form, please provide the following:
- covering letter
- CV
- 500-word statement describing your approach to the project, with special attention to the public policy implications and outputs of the topic.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Dr. Elisabeth M. Yang, Wellcome Trust Fellow
Centre for History and Philosophy of Science
Email: e.m.yang@leeds.ac.uk