UCL Department of Political Science Vacancy - Research Fellow in Public Engagement and Sustainable Development
The Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to fill one position Post-doctoral Research Fellow. The successful candidate will have research expertise in the areas of: public/elite opinion, attitude/behavioural change, international development, sustainable development, official development assistance, sustainable development, and/or political engagement.
The Development Engagement Lab is a multi-year (2018-2023), cross-national investigation of the drivers of engagement with development and overseas aid in four donor countries: France, Germany, Great Britain, and the United States. DEL continues the research from the Aid Attitudes Tracker which has generated large N cross sectional and panel surveys, survey experiments and qualitative datasets. The postholder will play an active role in the design, collection, and analysis of DEL data, and writing project and academic publications.
The Development Engagement Lab aims to: 1) identify the drivers of attitude and behavioural change with global development; 2) provide a rigorous research base to inform development organisations' communications, fundraising and advocacy capacity; and 3) collaborating with development organisation project partners to co-design research and use findings to inform policy and practice.
The postholder will work with Professor Jennifer Hudson, Principal Investigator and Director of the Development Engagement Lab, and the research team based at University College London and University of Birmingham to deliver the project goals.
The post is initially funded from 1 August 2022 until 31 October 2023.
Key Requirements
A PhD in Political Science, international development or related subject (candidates nearing completion may be considered) is essential.
A proven ability to undertake high-quality academic research, a research agenda and interest in public/elite opinion, attitude/behavioural change, international development, official development assistance, sustainable development, political engagement and an excellent knowledge of empirical research methods (e.g. survey research design and methods; panel data; dynamic modelling; multi-level and measurement models) are essential.
Further Details
A job description and further particulars can be accessed below.
To apply online click 'Apply Now' below.
Any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process should be directed to Ajay Patel polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.ukmailto:polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk formal queries about the vacancy should be directed to Professor Jennifer Hudson at jennifer.hudson@ucl.ac.ukmailto:jennifer.hudson@ucl.ac.uk
Information about the School and Department can be found at http://www.ucl.ac.uk/political-science
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We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
To apply for the vacancy, please click on the following link; https://bit.ly/UCL_Research_Fellow_DEL_2022
Best Regards
Ajay
Ajay Patel
Staffing & Finance Manager
UCL Department of Political Science
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About us
UCL's Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy offers you a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognized for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking second in the UK in the latest Guardian rankings on research excellence in politics.
Over 150 people make up the Department of Political Science including academic, teaching, and research staff, professional services, and MPhil/PhD students (for an overview of our research, see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/drupal/site_political-science/research).
About the role
The Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to fill a position in International Relations at the Lecturer level (equivalent of a U.S. tenure-track Assistant Professor position).
The salary will be on the UCL Grade 8 scale, £47,414 - £55,805 (inclusive of London Allowance). Plus £10,000 per annum Market Supplement.
The position is open to all sub-fields in international relations. We are seeking applicants from all sub-fields in international relations with teaching and research interests that complement and extend existing strengths in the department.
The post plays a critical role in the strategic research plan of the Department, as well as the expansion of its undergraduate teaching provision as its new BSc in Politics and International Relations expands to its full size.
This is an open-ended appointment which will commence on 1 September 2023.
When applying please include a CV and cover letter which should include a Statement of Research and teaching interests. Please do not submit any research papers at this stage.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Kristin Bakke (email: kmbakke@ucl.ac.uk).
For informal queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Ajay Patel (email: polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.ukmailto:polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk)
About you
The successful candidate must have a PhD in political science or related subject (candidates nearing completion may be considered).
Evidence of proven ability or potential for academic research of internationally-recognised calibre, research expertise that complements and extends on existing strengths in the Department and experience of teaching which is relevant to the Department's modules at undergraduate or postgraduate level is essential.
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 (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
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
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 encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at UCL including but, not exclusive, to disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBT+ people, people from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, especially women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
The closing date for applications is 5 February 2023.
For more information and to apply for the vacancy, please click on the following link; https://bit.ly/UCL_Lecturer_in_IR_1222
Best Regards
Ajay
Ajay Patel
Staffing & Finance Manager
UCL Department of Political Science
Rubin Building, Room B21,
29-31 Tavistock Square London
WC1H 9QU
Tel: 020 7679 4944 (int: 24944)
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About us
UCL's Department of Political Science & School of Public Policy offers you a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognized for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking second in the UK in the latest Guardian rankings on research excellence in politics.
Over 150 people make up the Department of Political Science including academic, teaching, and research staff, professional services, and MPhil/PhD students (for an overview of our research, see https://www.ucl.ac.uk/drupal/site_political-science/research).
About the role
The Department of Political Science/School of Public Policy at UCL is seeking to fill a position in Comparative Politics at the Lecturer level (equivalent of a U.S. tenure-track Assistant Professor position).
The salary will be on the UCL Grade 8 scale, £47,414 - £55,805 (inclusive of London Allowance). Plus £10,300 per annum Market Supplement.
We are seeking applicants with research and teaching expertise in authoritarian politics, democratization, and/or democratic backsliding, whose teaching and research interests complement and extend existing strengths in the department.
The post plays a critical role in the strategic research plan of the Department, as well as the expansion of its undergraduate teaching provision as its new BSc in Politics and International Relations expands to its full size.
This is an open-ended appointment which will commence on 1 September 2023.
When applying please include a CV and cover letter which should include a Statement of Research and teaching interests. Please do not submit any research papers at this stage.
For informal enquiries please contact Professor Ben Lauderdale (email: b.lauderdale@ucl.ac.ukmailto:b.lauderdale@ucl.ac.uk).
For informal queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Ajay Patel (email: polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.ukmailto:polsci.staffing@ucl.ac.uk)
About you
The successful candidate must have a PhD in political science or related subject (candidates nearing completion may be considered).
Evidence of proven ability or potential for academic research of internationally-recognised calibre, research expertise in authoritarian politics, democratization, and/or democratic backsliding, research expertise that complements and extends on existing strengths in the Department and experience of teaching which is relevant to the Department's modules at undergraduate or postgraduate level is essential.
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 (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
Hybrid Final Salary Pension Scheme
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
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 encourage applications from those who are underrepresented in the sector and at UCL including but, not exclusive, to disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, LGBT+ people, people from black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, especially women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
The closing date for applications is 19 February 2023.
For more information and to apply for the vacancy, please click on the following link; https://bit.ly/UCL_Lecturer_in_ComparativePolitics_0123
Best Regards
Ajay
Ajay Patel
Staffing & Finance Manager
UCL Department of Political Science
Rubin Building, Room 1.01, 31 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9QU
Tel: 020 7679 4944 (int: 24944)
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