Ref Number
B04-07718
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Part time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
20-Aug-2026
The Bartlett is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of disciplines, programmes and departments. It is made up of 9 departments, which are constructed of 13 schools, Institutes, Centres and Units, providing teaching and research in a wide range of subject areas to over 4,000 students each year from across the world. The Bartlett is ranked #1 in the world for Architecture and the Built Environment and remains #1 in the UK for the eleventh year in a row, in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025. The Bartlett School of Architecture is a world-leading place to study, teach and research architecture. The School is a key part of UCL, a top-world-ranking university, where architecture has been taught for over 175 years. With over 400 permanent staff, across four London sites, the school enjoys a rich reputation for cultivating innovative ideas in architecture. For further information about the School, please visit www.bartlett.ucl.ac.uk/architecture
The Bartlett School of Architecture is seeking to appoint a part-time (0.1 FTE) Research Fellow on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The postholder will contribute to the delivery of the Practice: Parts Unknown project by undertaking qualitative data gathering, thematic analysis and research activities that support dialogue between architectural education and professional practice. The role also involves supporting the design and delivery of engagement activities, developing graphic and design outputs, coordinating event logistics, and contributing to the preparation of high-quality project reports and research outputs. Applicants should hold a doctorate in architecture and/or design (or be close to completion) and demonstrate experience in qualitative research, public and industry engagement, strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. • This is a fixed-term role until 13th September 2027 the first instance • Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis. • We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible. • This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on site. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional-services-staff for more information
The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in architecture and/or design and have experience of qualitative research, public and industry engagement, and producing high-quality research outputs. They will demonstrate strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret research data, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. They will be confident working both independently and collaboratively, contributing to the delivery of engagement activities, design outputs and project reporting to a high professional standard. Applicants should also be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, Open Science principles, and UCL's Ways of Working.
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 Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. Application Process • The advert will close on Thursday 20th August at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks. • Interview Date(s) are scheduled for week-commencing Monday 31st August 2026. • A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Contact Details • If you have any queries about the role, please contact [email protected]. • If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the HR Team at [email protected]. The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
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. Our Faculty holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/
