Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Metascience

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL Eastman Dental Institute is seeking a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Metascience to contribute to research on systems and societal impacts. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and expertise in metascience, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Numerous benefits, including generous holiday leave and a pension scheme, are offered.

Benefits

41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)

Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)

Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Immigration loan

Relocation scheme for certain posts

On-site nursery and gym

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research/professional experience.
• Interests in metascience and research systems.
• Comfortable working collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data on research systems and societal impacts.
• Test interventions with partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

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Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Metascience, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About the role

The Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow will join RoRI's diverse work programme, contributing expertise from various disciplinary and methodological backgrounds, or with applied experience in research policy, practice, funding, and evaluation. The role involves working with partners to test interventions and analyze data on research systems and societal impacts. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 21st July.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a PhD or equivalent research/professional experience, with interests in metascience, research systems, cultures, or decision-making. They should be comfortable working collaboratively, analyzing data, and have strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for academic and broader audiences.

What we offer

We offer numerous benefits, including:

• 41 days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site nursery and gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted medical insurance