Senior Research Associate - Climate Policy & Action

UEA; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing

Campus facilities

Discounts

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a Senior Research Associate in Climate Change Policy, People and Action. The role focuses on understanding drivers behind policy and public engagement to mitigate and adapt to climate change, with collaboration across major partners.

The post is full-time, fixed-term from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030; benefits include extensive annual leave and a strong pension, with hybrid/onsite working possibilities and a focus on impact beyond

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline.
• Experience of independent research and impact, and team-based research.
• Publications in respected journals in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on what motivates governments and people to address climate change.
• Collaborate with project partners to generate societal impact outside academia.
• Work with the Centre for Climate Change Research and CAST and partner institutions.

Skills

Independent research

Collaborative work

Research impact

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

University of East Anglia in Norwich invites applications for a Senior Research Associate in Climate Change Policy, People and Action. The role focuses on understanding drivers behind policy and public engagement to mitigate and adapt to climate change, with collaboration across major partners.

The post is full-time, fixed-term from 1 January 2027 to 31 March 2030; benefits include extensive annual leave and a strong pension, with hybrid/onsite working possibilities and a focus on impact beyond