Postdoctoral Research Associate Role in CSTP

The CCS is advertising for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catholic Social Thought and Practice to work with Prof. Anna Rowlands, the St Hilda Professor in Catholic Social Thought and Practice.

The successful applicant will be expected to work on a research topic of their own choosing in the area of Catholic Social Thought and Practice (CSTP) as agreed with the Director of the Centre for Catholic Studies and Professor Anna Rowlands.  Proposals could include exploring fundamental philosophical/theological/anthropological questions pertaining to the development of CST, or exploring CST in relation to specific topics, such as work/employment, human migration, incarceration and the criminal justice system, democracy/populism, Artificial Intelligence, integral ecology, war/peace, or the structural response to poverty. (This is an indicative not an exhaustive list of possible topics.)

The post is designed for further development of an early career scholar in both traditional academic patterns (research, publication and where appropriate for the successful candidate’s career development, the possibility for some teaching), and also in working in a more outward facing mode offering theological accompaniment to a relevant organisation, association or movement that has direct practitioner interests in the area of CSTP.

The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Professor Anna Rowlands, the St Hilda Professor in Catholic Social Thought and Practice, and will have a link to the Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice ( www.ccstp.org.uk ).

This is a 3-year research post and full details can be found at

Job Description - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catholic Social Thought and Practice (25000616)

The deadline for applications is Friday 4 July 2025.