Hatton Professorship of Sustainability

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE invites applications for the Hatton Professorship of Sustainability, combining behavioural sciences and sustainability studies. The appointee will lead high-impact research and teaching from Cambridge, with a focus on real-world policy and environmental challenges.

Appointment to commence 1 July 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The ideal candidate will have an outstanding international research record across listed disciplines and hold a PhD or equivalent

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• Outstanding international research record in relevant areas.
• Strong commitment to applying research to real-world sustainability problems.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and research duties, examining, supervision and administration.
• Contribute to leadership and development of the Hatton Professorship and related initiatives.
• Collaborate with governments, businesses and civil society partners to monitor intervention impacts.

Skills

Leadership

Research Excellence

Collaboration

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE Research Field Psychological sciences Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 5 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Board of Electors to the Hatton Professorship of Sustainability invites applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship (combining behavioural sciences and sustainability studies) to take up appointment on 1 July 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Candidates will have an outstanding research record of international stature in a relevant area of study (including experimental psychology, social neuroscience, behavioural economics, consumer behaviour, political science, policy studies, and environmental social sciences, as well as allied disciplines).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the applications of research to address real-world sustainability problems, working in combination with governments, businesses and civil society partners to design and monitor the impacts of interventions. They will be solution-oriented with a special focus on individual, corporate and collective action towards environmental sustainability. They will be expected to demonstrate the vision, leadership, experience and enthusiasm to build on current strengths in maintaining and developing a leading research presence. They will hold a PhD or equivalent postgraduate qualification.

Standard professorial duties include teaching and research, examining, supervision and administration. The Professor will be based in Cambridge. A competitive salary will be offered.

Applications should be made online no later than 5 October 2026.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.