The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformation (CAST) is expanding and we have an exciting new opportunity for a Post Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA), to lead research on how community-based initiatives and “everyday influencers” can drive fair, climate-resilient, low-carbon change.
As part of the People-Centred Climate Resilience (PCR) project, you will co-design, implement and evaluate a Climate Action Changemakers scheme, working with locally embedded organisations (such as community groups, faith organisations, membership bodies) and a youth cohort. You will develop and deliver the research components of this scheme, including designing study protocols, recruiting and following participants, conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection, and analysing how participation shapes climate action, confidence and community capacities over time.
Alongside this, you will lead qualitative interviews and longitudinal monitoring with “everyday influencers” involved in climate-related initiatives (for example community leaders, practitioners and other changemakers) to understand how climate conversations and practices spread through social networks. You will synthesise learning from other research within the PCR project to generate insights on equity, inclusion and scalability of community-based climate action, and work closely with CAST colleagues to feed findings into academic articles, reports and engagement activities for policy and practitioner audiences.
You will
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be educated to a PhD degree level or equivalent.
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have a significant depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of subject matter to contribute to research programmes and to the development of departmental research activities.
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have an awareness of latest developments in the field of research and in research design.
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be able to demonstrate potential to publish in high quality, peer reviewed journals.
This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 29.2 hours per week (0.8 FTE) for a fixed-term period until until July 2029.
It is based at the University of Bath (with hybrid working option), though is part of a wider collaboration of universities and charities based across the UK.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Sam Hampton, Deputy Director ([email protected]).
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Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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Generous employer contributory pension schemes
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Cycle to work scheme
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Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
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Staff discount at Team Bath gym
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Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
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Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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A family-friendly workplace
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An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
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Relocation allowance
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Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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