Research Fellow

About the role

As a postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will work on a large UKRI-funded interdisciplinary project on enhancing climate resilience among farming and pastoralist communities in eastern Africa, led by Dr. Anna Rabinovich. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the Social Psychology stream, which will test a group-based intervention aimed at supporting implementation of co-selected nature-based solutions to land degradation by harnessing social psychological processes. 

This is a great opportunity if you are interested in collaborating across disciplines and cultures, excited by the prospect of working in the field and making an impact, and keen on working with non-academic stakeholders.

About you

You will have a PhD in social or environmental psychology or a related discipline. You will need an excellent grasp of social psychological theory, strong quantitative research skills, and brilliant academic writing skills. Ideally, you will have experience of interdisciplinary research and working across cultures, as well as experience of collecting research data in the field. You will have ability and willingness to travel to partner countries (Tanzania and Ethiopia) as required. You will have excellent time management skills, be able to work under time pressure and adapt to unexpected circumstances. You will be resourceful in addressing challenges and capable to take initiative. You will have excellent ability to work as part of a team, effectively collaborating with multiple team members across disciplinary and state boundaries and contributing to a positive working environment. Excellent communication skills are essential.

About our School

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The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Silver Athena Swan Award.

Why work here

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Further Key Information

Please contact Anna Rabinovich (a.rabinovich@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

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