Senior Research Associate in Environmental Sustainability and Future Networks (Social Science), Centre for Sociodigital Futures
Join the University of Bristol as a Senior Research Associate (SRA) in the ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures.
The role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate (SRA) to join the ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures (www.bristol.ac.uk/research/centres/sociodigital-futures/). The SRA will work on the High‑Performance Networks and Environmental Sustainability project, exploring the environmental sustainability of future 5G and 6G networks.
What will you be doing?
* Contributing to the design, management and implementation of social science fieldwork.
* Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to deliver integrative research on the sociodigital futures of 5G/6G.
* Working with the Centre’s strategic partners (e.g. BT, Defra) to consider the potential impact of the research.
* Play a lead role (with support) in data analysis and in the preparation of project outputs (including academic publications, blogs, and wider engagement).
You should apply if
* Significant background knowledge and experience in Science and Technology Studies (STS), Sociological or related approaches to Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP), or digital technologies and/or infrastructure.
* Strong qualitative research skills, including experience of key informant interviews and a willingness to work with documentary and secondary data.
* Experience or capacity for interdisciplinary research across Social Science and Computer Science/Engineering.
* Interest in futures research and awareness of relevant theories and methods.
* Experience or capacity for collaboration with non‑academic stakeholders, including impact and engagement activities.
* Familiarity with ethical and data governance requirements for research.
Additional information
For informal queries about the role please contact: Professor David M. Evans d.m.evans@bristol.ac.uk
Contract type: Open ended contract with fixed funding for 12 months
Work pattern: Full time (100% time/1FTE)
Grade: J
School/Unit: Centre for Sociodigital Futures
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Monday 24th November 2025
Interviews are anticipated to take place on Thursday 11th December 2025
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Research
Industries: Higher Education and Research Services
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