ABOUT UCL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

Founded in 1902, UCL Institute of Education has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just, and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
The central purpose of the UCL Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education (CCCSE) is to support teachers of all phases, subjects and career stages, including through a programme of professional development, to enable them to incorporate a focus on climate change and sustainability in their teaching in constructive, informed and empowering ways for young people. A key principle of the CCCSE is that its work will be informed at all stages by rigorous research which extends and deepens existing research within climate change and sustainability education.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The CCCSE is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow at .40FTE, initially funded until 31 July 2026.
The successful candidate will have experience working with a variety of qualitative methodologies, which should include interviews with one or more of the following groups: children, young people, teachers, headteachers, teacher educators and/or senior policy makers, and working with and analysing interview data. Experience with quantitative or mixed methods studies, including undertaking surveys, will also be beneficial. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to be an active member of the broader CCCSE team, assisting in the development of research proposals, contributing to and leading writing projects and contributing to a vibrant programme of stakeholder engagement and impact activities.
For applicants on redeployment list, please indicate this on your application.
For further information on this post, please contact Professor Nicola Walshe; email: n.walshe@ucl.ac.uk

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 (pro rata for part time staff)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme (pro rata for part time staff)
• 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 insuranc