Research Assistant: Ethics & Equity in Structural Eng (Remote)

Unitemps Warwick; Camden Town; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Unitemps is seeking a part-time Research Assistant at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL, to explore ethics and equity in structural engineering. The role is home-based within the UK, 7 hours per week, from 4 January 2027 to 19 July 2027.

You will support scoping reviews, analyze literature and contribute to a journal article, policy brief and an open research materials repository using qualitative methods and interdisciplinary perspectives on ethics and social dimensions of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline or doctoral study with research training.
• Ability to critically assess concepts and evidence and contribute to interdisciplinary research discussions.
• Experience with literature reviews and qualitative analysis, including document or thematic analysis.
• Ability to read across academic, technical and policy sources and produce clear summaries in English.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with workload management.
• Interest in ethics, equity and the social dimensions of engineering; ability to work independently with supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Support a scoping review and analysis of literature, design standards and official guidance.
• Contribute to the evidence base for a journal article, policy brief and an open repository of research materials.
• Engage with interdisciplinary research discussions and translate findings into clear summaries.

Education

Master’s degree / doctoral study

Job description

Unitemps is seeking a part-time Research Assistant at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL, to explore ethics and equity in structural engineering. The role is home-based within the UK, 7 hours per week, from 4 January 2027 to 19 July 2027.

You will support scoping reviews, analyze literature and contribute to a journal article, policy brief and an open research materials repository using qualitative methods and interdisciplinary perspectives on ethics and social dimensions of