Research Associate

University of Bristol ;, United Kingdom

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Bristol, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Jun 2022

The role

A Research Associate position is available in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) within the University of Bristol.  The successful candidate will join an international research team working on the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), Tomorrow’s Cities Hub, funded by the UK Research Institute.  The researcher will be working within an interdisciplinary team collaborating with urban risk modellers and city based researchers in Quito, Kathmandu, Istanbul and Nairobi, to identify methodological options for the rapid generation and validation of social data.  This data will then be used within a Decision Support Environment (DSE) to support stakeholders in pro-poor multi-hazard risk-informed urban planning. 

What will you be doing?

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Comprehensive literature review of rapid social data methodologies;
  • Development of rapid social data methodologies for the Hub’s Decision Support Environment with at least one method deployed and analysed;
  • Co-production of one research paper and two policy papers;
  • Assisting with other aspects of the project as appropriate ;
  • Contributing to the write-up of the results; and
  • Producing a minimum of two short research blogs for publication on the hub website, and on the UK Alliance for Disaster Research website. 

You should apply if

You have experience in social data methodologies, and a PhD in a relevant discipline.  While experience working on issues related to urban planning or disaster studies is desirable, being able to apply methodologies within a policy environment is important.  The candidate is expected to be able to work collaboratively, within an interdisciplinary and international team. 

Additional information

For informal queries please contact Ryerson Christie on [email protected] . 

We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.


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