Research Fellow — Ethics & Nature-Centric Governance

University of Reading; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Reading seeks a Research Fellow to contribute to the Ethics and Social Responsibility platform for the ARIA-funded Accelerated Adaptation programme. The role focuses on embedding holistic governance, engaging communities, and exploring nature-centric governance where nature is a stakeholder, not just a resource.

You will develop transdisciplinary methodologies, collaborate with experts in conservation and ecological engineering projects, and bring a rights-of-nature perspective

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental law and regulation.
• Literature synthesis and writing skills.
• Report writing experience.
• Ability to work in a team project toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Ethics and Social Responsibility platform.
• Develop transdisciplinary methodologies for conservation projects.
• Engage communities and assess governance risks.
• Prepare reports and policy-relevant documentation.

Skills

Environmental law & regulation

Team collaboration

Literature synthesis

Report writing

Job description

The University of Reading seeks a Research Fellow to contribute to the Ethics and Social Responsibility platform for the ARIA-funded Accelerated Adaptation programme. The role focuses on embedding holistic governance, engaging communities, and exploring nature-centric governance where nature is a stakeholder, not just a resource.

You will develop transdisciplinary methodologies, collaborate with experts in conservation and ecological engineering projects, and bring a rights-of-nature perspective