An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST).
About us
CAST is a global hub for understanding the crucial role that people play in fighting climate change.
We are a cross-institutional research centre with world-leading expertise in environmental psychology, behaviour change, public engagement, policy, governance, education, and more. Our Centre is a vibrant community, committed to doing impactful research and to promoting an inclusive and positive working environment (see our EDI plan).
About the role
We are seeking a Research Associate to contribute to a major new research programme funded by a philanthropic organisation, on People-Centred Climate Resilience (PCR).
The four-year programme aims to accelerate transformative, equitable, climate-resilient, low-carbon behaviour change by integrating individual and systemic approaches, developing and testing innovative composite interventions, and empowering diverse communities and stakeholders to drive sustained societal transformation across scales and sectors.
Your role will principally involve conducting a longitudinal cross-national survey on life choices, including survey design, data collection and analysis, and disseminating findings to create impact.
This project will explore the little-examined area of how climate change influences individuals’ life choices, such as where to live, what career to follow, and whether and when to have children.
You will undertake a large cross-national longitudinal survey of 15+ countries to explore the relative salience of climate change versus other factors in these major life choices.
About you
You will have a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) with strong quantitative research skills, including survey design and statistical analysis.
You will also have detailed specialist knowledge in climate-relevant attitudes and behaviours.
You will have published in high-quality journals, have excellent communication and organisation skills, and be able to meet required deadlines.
Additional information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lorraine Whitmarsh ([email protected]), or Sam Hampton ([email protected]).
This part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available for a fixed-term period of 42 months, planned to start from 1st October 2026.
As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.
A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.
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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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Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
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- Job Description & Person Specification
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