Professor of Global Politics and Anti-Slavery (fixed term, part time) (PROF370319)

This role is part of the University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab Beacon of Excellence, which is delivering research to help end contemporary slavery. The role-holder will work across multiple Rights Lab teams, collaborating with Nottingham staff members on research, impact and grant submissions. In order to maximize the possibilities for collaborative and team-based work, they should bring at least five of the following areas of expertise: 

The theory and practice of global policy processes in the domain of modern slavery; Strategic theory, including in the fields of technology policy, international institutions and modern slavery; Counter-terrorism and countering organized crime; Cyber-governance, artificial intelligence, and frontier technologies; Human rights and the law of war, especially contemporary implementation and enforcement; The financial sector and modern slavery; Slavery as a multidimensional sustainable development challenge. 

The role-holder should already have publications for REF2021. Candidates should have a track record of securing research income.

The role will is available on a part-time (10.88h per week), fixed-term basis from 01 July 2020 until 31 July 2022. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Zoe Trodd - zoe.trodd@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Oct 2019
Category: Senior Appointments