Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Demography

Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Historical Demography

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Faculty of Life Sciences –
School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences

Salary: £40,497 to £45,413 Fixed-Term, 1.0 FTE, campus based
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: Monday 02 February 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: HR0193089-2

At the University of Bradford we focus on creating conditions for social, cultural and economic impact. We have topped the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our strategy is guided by equality, diversity and inclusion.

The School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to join us as part of the AHRC-funded Dead and Buried:
Investigating changes in health during the Industrial Revolution using documentary records and human skeletal remains research project. The project blends cultural archaeology with cutting‑edge science to explore the past within contemporary challenges.

Dead and Buried is led by Dr Jo Buckberry, head of the Biological Anthropology Research Centre.

• Work collaboratively within a research team investigating the archaeological, demographic and geospatial evidence relating to human health during the Industrial Revolution.
• Collate and interrogate demographic data from the 19th century in the UK and USA.
• Travel to national and international conferences.
• Research the environmental, economic and social background of the areas under investigation.
• Disseminate research through conference papers, publications, outreach activities and social media.

• PhD in historical demography or a related subject area.
• Strong research background in historical demography.
• Experience working with and interpreting large and diverse datasets.
• Knowledge and experience of appropriate statistics and research data analysis in historical demography.li>
• Ability to work independently to solve relevant research problems.

• 25 days holiday plus 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Great campus facilities including:
  • Unique fitness centre
  • Eye clinic
  • Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation
  • Counselling & mental health services
  • On‑site nursery
  • Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes – Universities Superannuation Scheme.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.
• Find more information about other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please email Dr Jo Buckberry at .

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