At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful research on climate and health, shaping strategies and managing projects.
- Company: Join Wellcome, a leader in climate and health research with a collaborative spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on collaboration and innovation in a vital field.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in climate mitigation while advancing your career in research.
- Qualifications: Experience in economic research related to climate and health, especially in the energy sector.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Senior Research Manager to join the climate and health team, focusing on the economic and financial aspects of climate mitigation and its health co‑benefits. The role will be based in the Mitigation Team within the Climate and Health Research Programme.
Work will be conducted in the Mitigation Team at Wellcome. The hybrid working arrangement involves three days in the Euston Road office (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and two days working remotely or in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the Climate & Health strategy and identify, develop and manage funding for a variety of research projects.
- Convene, fund and disseminate learning through funding calls, research commissions and evidence‑scoping contracts.
- Lead initiatives to develop and deliver the climate, health and economic research strategy.
- Support the team in convening, funding and sharing learning, leading the implementation and assessment of funding calls and commissions, convening groups, drafting reports and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead the scoping of priority areas, shape and advance internal research projects, and manage large projects with a focus on the economic and financial aspects of climate (in)action.
- Drive the generation of robust, relevant evidence to guide financial decision‑making and enable climate‑ and health‑informed processes and prioritisation.
Qualifications:
- Economic experience relevant to climate and health research, with a preference for expertise in the energy sector.
- Experience with research methods such as impact evaluation, political economy analysis and, where applicable, randomised controlled trials.
- Demonstrated significant research expertise in climate mitigation and health co‑benefits, covering academic, industrial, funding agency or charity settings.
- Knowledge of universities, funders and other scientific and research organisations and communities.
- Experience in shaping and delivering research or science‑related programmes, with a particular interest in methods relevant to climate, health and economic research.
Hybrid Working Arrangement: Three days per week in the Euston Road office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two days working remotely or in the office.
Senior Research Manager employer: WELLCOME TRUST
Wellcome is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the vital fields of climate and health research. With a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that address pressing global challenges. Located in the heart of London, the Euston Road office provides a vibrant setting for engaging with diverse stakeholders and advancing meaningful research initiatives.
