About the role
The postholder will initiate research collaborations and proposals for grant funding, as well as respond to invitations, with the ambition of collaborating in large and high-profile research programmes. These may involve researchers and organisations from a range of disciplines and sectors, nationally and internationally. The post holder will be expected to develop a first-class programme of research. The post holder will support research enabling activities across the CBC ( research seminars, writing groups, away days, local ethics processes).
Current research areas at the CBC include health ( antimicrobial resistance, self-management in chronic illness), environmental sustainability ( reducing plastic waste), organisational change ( improving research culture in universities) and innovative frameworks and methodologies ( ontologies). The CBC has leadership roles in major transformational programmes of research, such as Behavioural Research-UK and the Behavioural and Social Sciences Policy Research Unit. We particularly encourage applications from researchers working on climate and sustainability topics, and/or those with advanced quantitative data analysis skills. The CBC is an innovative, collaborative group committed to Open Research; the post-holder will be expected to embrace this ethos.
The postholder will have up to one day per week of teaching commitments on the MSc Behaviour Change and/or BSc Psychology, including project supervision, and coordinating and delivering lectures. The post-holder will also have opportunities to engage in research consultancy and behaviour change training activities, as well as broader knowledge exchange and public engagement.
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 for more information.
Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: 31/03/ and 01/04/
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About you
We are looking for someone with excellent research, management, and communication skills, with a track record in both quantity and quality of published research articles, and an ambition to become a leader in the field of behavioural science.
Applicants should have
1. A (or higher) in Psychology or a related behavioural science, and a PhD in Behavioural Science or a closely related field
2. Excellent knowledge of behavioural science theory, methods and evidence, and be able to apply this to a wide range of topics
3. Demonstrable expertise in advanced quantitative methods
4. Strong record of securing research funding and contributing to large, interdisciplinary research programmes
5. Track record of disseminating research to academic and non-academic audiences, with highly cited journal articles.
6. Excellent communication skills with an enthusiastic, efficient, collaborative and responsive working style
on initiative and proactive, with good problem-solving skills and experience of effectively managing multiple research projects and multiple priorities
7. Experience of research supervision (including postgraduate)
9. Experience of designing and delivering teaching and training in behavioural science
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
8. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
9. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
10. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
11. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
12. Immigration loan
13. Relocation scheme for certain posts
14. On-Site nursery
15. On-site gym
16. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
17. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
18. Discounted medical insurance