Research Fellow (STEWARDS)

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Research Fellow (STEWARDS)

Company

University College London

Job description

About usUniversity College London (UCL) is one of the world’s top universities. Based in the heart of London, it is a dynamic, outward-looking institution. At its establishment in 1826, UCL was radical and responsive to the needs of society, and this ethos – that excellence should go hand-in-hand with enriching society – continues today.The UCL is a leading UK and global department, with a heritage of excellence in research across a broad range of . Further details of the department are at .About the roleTropical drylands are home to some of the poorest and most marginalised communities and are highly vulnerable to climate change. In these regions, groundwater plays a vital role, sustaining water supplies and livelihoods due to its ability to buffer against climate variability. Groundwater development offers opportunities for both sustainable development and climate resilience. But if poorly managed, there are risks of depletion, inequitable access and unsustainable development pathways.Sustainable Transition Explorations in Water and Agriculture for Resilient Dryland Systems (STEWARDS), is an FCDO-funded research project that addresses the critical need to identify equitable, sustainable and climate-resilient development pathways in tropical drylands. Allied to research being undertaken in the Sahel (Niger/Nigeria) and central Tanzania ( ), STEWARDS is establishing ‘Transformational Labs’ (T-Labs) – collaborative spaces where people take an active role in co-developing sustainable, equitable pathways – in peninsular India.This project will create long-term assets (data, tools) and capacities to achieve transformational change. Under this project, UCL is collaborating with WELL Labs (https://welllabs.org/) in peninsular India, and working in two T-Labs within drylands of Chintamani-Chikkaballapur & Raichur districts. Both T-Labs reside at the urban-rural interface where shallow and deeper aquifers have been depleted for nearly two decades.The full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.This is a full time, fixed term post with funding available until 31st January 2025, in the first instance. The appointment is available to start from the 1st June 2024 (or soon after). Funding is available at Grade 7, spine point 30 (including London Allowance).
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Richard Taylor ( )If you have any queries regarding the application process, or if you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact the department’s research administration team:About youApplicants must hold a PhD in Hydrological/Hydrogeological/Environmental Sciences, Climate Change, Geography, Water Resources or a related field. Relevant research experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, climate modelling and climate adaptation and experience and knowledge of climate change impacts, vulnerability assessments, and adaptation strategies is essential. The postholder should also have strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including proficiency at least 1 research skill such as in statistical analysis, hydrological modeling and GIS tools, and a track record in presenting and communicating scientific results to colleagues, collaborators, and the scientific community, with the ability to work effectively across different cultural contexts.Please see the full job description and person specification at the bottom of this page full more information.This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum time in site to be determined between successful candidate and line manager. We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.What we offerAs 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 plus 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs 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 Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.The Department of Geography is committed to the values of equality, diversity and inclusion and we have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and networks for BME, LGBTQ, and disabled/neurodiverse staff and students. The Department recognises the importance of family-friendly working and we try, as far as possible, to organise meetings and events with staff responsibilities as parents and carers in mind. In 2016, the Department was awarded an Athena SWAN Bronze award and recently gained the Silver award (October 2022) in recognition of our advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success. Above all the Department aims to be a supportive environment for both its staff and students. We especially welcome applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds, and from candidates using a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches. More information can be found here:Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 02 May 2024 02:40:54 GMT

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