(Senior) Research Fellow

About us

This post is part of the VERIFY project, funded by ARIA to investigate Early Warning Systems (EWS) for climate tipping points in the North Atlantic, working with Co-Investigator Dr Erica Thompson in UCL’s Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy.

About the role

We are seeking a Grade 8 Senior Research Fellow (but willing to consider appointing at the Grade 7 Research Fellow level if necessary) to conduct interdisciplinary research on ethics and social values of early warning for North Atlantic climate tipping points. You will take the lead in bringing ethical and sociotechnical perspectives to the programme, and work on developing and disseminating influential recommendations for framing, communication and trustworthiness, and policy-relevance.

About you

You will have demonstrated expertise including a PhD in a relevant field (STS, philosophy/ethics, social scienc e, climate science, risk or natural hazards), and (at Grade 8) significant postdoctoral or equivalent experience of research and publication. You have excellent oral and written communication skills and an enthusiasm for engagement with non-academic audiences including policymakers. Awareness of and reflexive approach to ethics, values, research integrity, and the political context of research in a sensitive field, are essential.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced m aternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.UCL.ac.UK/work-at-UCL/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

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