Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Metascience

UCL; London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCL is seeking a Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Metascience to lead research initiatives within a collaborative project environment. The role offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects, focusing on the impacts of research. Applicants should have a PhD and strong skills in data analysis and research methodologies, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive research culture.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

On-site gym

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable interest in metascience and research systems.
• Experience in gathering, analysing, and modelling data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research within various RoRI projects.
• Collaborate creatively with diverse project teams and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Research methodology

Education

PhD or equivalent professional experience

Job description

Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Metascience

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The Research on Research Institute (RoRI) was founded in 2019 by an international group of research funders and researchers with a mission to accelerate transformational research on research systems, cultures and decision-making. Duties and responsibilities are to conduct high-quality research within a range of RoRI projects, drawing on and applying a range of appropriate concepts and methodologies. Plus to work creatively and collaboratively as part of diverse project teams, including external partners.

Given the breadth of RoRI's work programme - the Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow could join us from a diverse range of disciplinary and methodological backgrounds, or with more applied experience in research policy, practice, funding and evaluation. The successful candidate will add their expertise to this mix: working with our partners to test interventions, and to generate and analyse data about the inner workings of the research system, and the impacts that research has in and on societies. The post is fixed term until 31/12/2027 in the first instance.

The successful applicant will have completed their PhD or have equivalent research or professional experience. They will have demonstrable interests in one or more areas of metascience and research on research systems, cultures or decision-making. They will be comfortable working in a flexible and collaborative research environment, and in gathering, analysing and/or modelling quantitative or qualitative data. They will also have strong interpersonal skills and a track record of writing and publication for academic, user and other audiences.

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 maternity, paternity and adoption pay * Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service * Discounted medical insurance

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.

Closing date to apply is midnight 9th July 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 21st July 2025.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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  Research

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