Research Fellow in Net Zero Inequalities - 15663

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Kingston, SCOTLAND
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 28 Mar 2024

The role holder will be responsible for leading the qualitative phase of a research project on understanding attitudes towards, and community engagement with, the net zero agenda.


College / Directorate

College of Business Arts & Social Sciences


Department

Brunel Business School


Full Time / Part Time

Part Time


Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary (Grade R1): £39,607 to £46,771 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £50,858 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution

Hours: Part-time (0.4 FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed-term (6 months)                                  

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. 

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Description of Position:

The role holder will be responsible for leading the qualitative phase of a research project on understanding attitudes towards, and community engagement with, the net zero agenda. Specifically, this phase will examine what interventions are needed at the local level to address inequalities in the ability of people and communities to transition to low carbon living in West London. The role holder will be responsible for designing and developing the qualitative interview protocol for the data collection (n=30), conducting the interviews online, transcribing and analysing and visualising the data, interpreting the findings in relation to prior literature and providing recommendations on specific interventions that are needed at the local level to address inequalities in the ability of people and communities to transition to low carbon living. The role holder will also collaborate with the research assistant(s) helping with the other phases of the project (e.g., quantitative).

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications:  Thursday, March 28, 2024 [Midnight]

Interviews will take place online on the 11th of April 2024.

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: [email protected]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment. 

Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.