Climate Evidence Unit Researchers (3 posts)

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher with extensive experience working on climate change? Do you have a commitment to delivering collaborative, research-led climate policy and innovation? Can you work with university experts and external partners across a range of disciplines to deliver research consultancy for the public, private and third sector?  

We have an exciting opportunity to work with our world-leading climate-related researchers as part of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures. The Priestley Centre is the University of Leeds cross-institutional climate research, innovation and learning centre. From local to global, we ensure that climate action is informed by the latest research, collaborating with organisations and individuals to transform our expertise into real-world impact.  

Following a successful pilot, the Priestley Centre is forming an expanded Climate Evidence Unit (CEU) to provide independent, robust and timely evidence aimed at supporting and challenging decision makers in their efforts to advance rapid decarbonisation of societies and build climate resilience. The CEU is delivering both policy-facing outputs and events, and externally funded contract work for public, private and third sector organisations, providing the functions of both a policy unit and a business unit. In doing so, the CEU draws on University of Leeds research and expertise to produce targeted and publicly available outputs in the form of rapid evidence reviews, policy analysis, scenario modelling, specialised reports and briefings that fulfil policy needs (policy unit). Alongside this, the CEU is also bidding for and delivering externally commissioned and contracted work such as evidence synthesis reports.

As part of our expansion of the Climate Evidence Unit, the Priestley Centre is recruiting a number of Researchers. The successful applicants will work with the Priestley Centre community and external organisations to translate existing research into evidence, projects and outputs that maximise climate ambition and action by supporting public and private sector decision making nationally and internationally. You will have expertise in climate change and significant experience of working as part of diverse teams. We welcome applicants with both a background in climate mitigation and adaptation.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role (on its own) is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. 

Information on other visa options is available at: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• 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! 

If you are looking for a role that will enhance you experience in engaging decision-makers in research-based evidence, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

John Barrett, Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures Climate Evidence Unit

Email: j.r.barrett@leeds.ac.uk

Chelsea Boothroyd, Deputy Director for Innovation, Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Email: c.boothroyd@leeds.ac.uk

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