Brendan Burchell

Brendan Burchell is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Human, Social, and Political Science. He has held academic roles since 1985 and has been a lecturer since 1988.

• University: University of Cambridge
• Department: Department of Sociology
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research Interests: Professor Burchell specializes in the psychological and social impacts of labor market dynamics, particularly job insecurity, zero-hours contracts, part-time work, and unemployment. His work examines gender segregation, emotional responses to financial stress (‘Financial Phobia’), and the intersection of mental health with employment conditions.

Publications and Grants: His key projects include Research for Health in Conflict (R4HC) (2018–2022, £650K), studies on zero-hours contracts, and gender segregation in European labor markets. He has authored Job Insecurity and Work Intensification (Routledge, 2002) and contributed to major handbooks and policy reports.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Pilkington Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2011)
• Current Doctoral Students:
  • Vincent Hardy
  • Emre Irdam
  • Magdalena Soffia

Contact: bb101@cam.ac.uk | +44 (0)1223 334524