About us
We are The Bartlett, UCL’s global faculty of the built environment. Individually, our schools and sections lead their fields. In partnership, they develop new responses to pressing world issues. As a whole, they represent a world-leading, multidisciplinary faculty, united by the radical spirit of UCL. Our vision is of a world where everything that’s built aims to add to the well-being of people and the environment. The Bartlett is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of disciplines, programmes, and departments. It is made up 12 Schools, Centres, and Institutes, providing teaching and research in a wide range of subject areas to over 4,000 students each year from across the world. Further information about The School can be found online.
About the role
University College London (UCL) wishes to appoint a Research Fellow who will support the delivery of the SHIFTIN project, by undertaking research on circular reconstruction, sustainable construction materials and resilient transport infrastructure, using network and/or complex systems analysis where appropriate. The post holder will be based at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, a world-leading faculty ranked #1 in the world for Built Environment studies and #1 in the UK for its research environment. The post holder will carry out research and programme administration within the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, consistent with the vision and mission of The School. This is a full-time role on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with an opportunity for extension subject to funding.
About you
The successful applicant will be expected to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse complex experimental, monitoring or infrastructure-performance data using appropriate computational, systems and network, geospatial/GIS, uncertainty, AI or data-management methods; strong organisational skills, including the ability to plan research activities, coordinate contributions, manage priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines. The successful applicant should have effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex research clearly and accurately to academic, technical, policy and project audiences, good IT and data management skills relevant to computational research and a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners, including researchers, industry organisations, infrastructure practitioners and public-sector stakeholders. The appointee is required to have a PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Materials Engineering, Transport Infrastructure Engineering, or a closely related discipline. They will also have experience of supporting or contributing to collaborative research projects or European Union-funded research programmes. The successful candidate will be able to work harmoniously with staff, project partners and stakeholders of all cultures and backgrounds and possess excellent stakeholder engagement and/or public engagement skills. Your application will be assessed based on how well the criteria set out in the person specification are met using examples to demonstrate this. Please read the Candidate Guidance document below. A cover letter is which addresses the criteria in the person specification. For further details including a job description and person specification, please see the attachment at the bottom of the page. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs.
What we offer
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)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- 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 insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As 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.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
Research Fellow, SHIFTIN Project in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
