Research Associate (Part Time, Fixed Term)
We have an exciting opportunity in the Department of Psychology for someone with a passion for empowering children and adolescent’s voices around issues to do with Sustainability and Climate Change. This research will be used to help inform policy change and curriculum development.
About you
You will have:
- An established understanding the attitudes of children and adolescents towards one or more of the UN’s Sustainability Goals.
- A good understanding of Climate Change curriculum and policy, and a proven track record of using quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods.
- Experience of systematic review and public engagement would be a bonus. The ideal candidate must have a PhD in a relevant discipline.
This role is offered on a part time (21.9 hours per week) fixed term basis with an expected end date of 01/04/2026.
You will be joining a thriving and dynamic research community within the Department of Psychology, with a well-established and growing expertise in Sustainability and Climate Change research.
For informal discussions about the role please contact Dr Nathalia Gjersoe N.Gjersoe@bath.ac.uk or Professor Steve Cayzer sc579@bath.ac.uk.
What we can offer you:
We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
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