Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07- £39,347- £46,974CAHSS- Edinburgh Law SchoolFull-time: 35 hours per weekFixed-term: 12 monthsThe Opportunity:The University of Edinburgh is part of the CO2RE GGR Hub which includes co-investigators at the Universities of Bristol, Leeds, London (Imperial College and University College) and Manchester, led by the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford.Reaching our national and global climate goals will require not only the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases, but also the scaling up of a range of techniques, so called GGRs, that take greenhouse gases back out of the atmosphere permanently. To meet this need, UKRI has launched a £31.5m GGR-D programme, which includes CO2RE and five demonstration projects around the UK. CO2RE will conduct cross-cutting research on the environmental, economic, social, cultural, ethical, legal and governance issues around GGR.The successful candidate will be based in the Faculty of Law at the University of Edinburgh and part of a wider team of academic researchers who are working on the governance, legal and ethical factors, as part of the overall project.We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a background in climate and/or regulatory law who will bring a mix of socio-legal and empirical research expertise to the project. Key responsibilities in the role include providing leadership and expertise in legal analysis, running empirical research studies and conducting data analysis, planning knowledge exchange activities with partners and the public, contributing to the project toolkit development, disseminating high quality research outputs and being a core member of the interdisciplinary team.The post-holder line manager is Mr Navraj Singh Ghaleigh, and will be based in the School of Law, University of Edinburgh. The post-holder will work closely with other investigators at the University of Edinburgh, and across the CO2RE GGR Hub and GGR-D programme.This post is fixed-term for 12 months.Your skills and attributes for success:

• Hold, or be close to completion of, a postgraduate degree (PhD/DPhil or Masters) in Law, a legal qualification and post qualified experience may also be taken into account where relevant
• Knowledge of and research on the interaction of legal and regulatory regimes as they relate to GGRs
• Knowledge of the English legal system
• Demonstrable ability to clearly and effectively interpret, explain, present and communicate research results to different audiences (including academics, policy makers, practitioners and other non-experts)
• Experience of writing to a high academic standard and a growing body of publications (either co-authored or sole authored) in high quality journals

Click to view a copy of the fullAs a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary of £39,347 – £46,974. Please note that due to external funding constraints salary offers shall be around initial spinal points of the noted University scale only.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefitsChampioning equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab)The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 12 July 2024.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.Interviews will be held the week commencing 5th August.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Edinburgh Law School ( ) is situated in the historic Old College, at the heart of Edinburgh’s legal centre. For over three hundred years the School has been providing world-leading education and research in the eclectic discipline of law. As one of the eleven constituent Schools of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science, the School encourages multi- and interdisciplinary connections throughout its teaching and research.The School values diversity across all staff and students, and supports flexible and family-friendly working. The School provides active support and professional development (including mentoring, training, and networking opportunities) for all staff.The School is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity, and to welcoming and including all who choose to study, work, or visit us.With over 1400 students and 150 members of academic, research and professional services staff, Edinburgh Law School is an international, vibrant community dedicated to providing research and teaching with local and global reach and impact.

Expected salary

£39347 – 46974 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:24:44 GMT

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