Academic ConnectResearch Assistant
Ref Number
B03-02519
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL SLASH (B03)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£35,930-£41,255
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
18-Jul-2025
About us
The UCL Institute of Archaeology is recognised as one of the leading academic departments of Archaeology and Heritage in the world. It is the largest department within its field in the UK. It offers a uniquely stimulating environment with more than 60 staff pursuing high-quality research across five continents. We are at the forefront of global archaeology, conservation and heritage studies and have well-equipped laboratory facilities for archaeological science.
Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology to find out more.
About the role
Applications are being sought for a full-time 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours per week) Research Assistant at the UCL Institute of Archaeology. The postholder will undertake research as part of Professor Rodney Harrison’s team on the Horizon Europe-funded PITCH project.
Further information about the project is available at pitch-horizon.eu
The postholder will be required to carry out research in the area of cultural heritage and climate change policy and practice, including designing and running workshops and other events, undertaking desktop surveys of heritage and museum practices and policies relating to climate change, contributing to relevant practitioner toolkits, undertaking research to support the preparation of peer reviewed publications, undertaking evaluation of interventions relating to this topic in other parts of the PITCH project, and supporting the work of the PITCH project more generally (as appropriate).
The post is available from 1 August 2025 and is funded until 30 November 2027.
About you
The successful candidate will have an MA or MSc in Heritage Studies or Museum Studies, demonstrated knowledge of academic research practices, knowledge of policies, practices and conventions relating to heritage, museums and climate change and experience of working in a museum or heritage environment.
Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification linked below.
Informal enquiries about the role may be addressed to Professor Rodney Harrison at r.harrison@ucl.ac.uk. For queries regarding the application process, please contact Louisa Goldsmith (HR Administrator) at l.goldsmith@ucl.ac.uk.
To apply for the vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button.
Candidates are asked to upload the following documents:
A CV including your academic and employment history, and any additional relevant skills
A Cover Letter which states how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the Person Specification (see the attached document)
Evidence of qualifications
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research staff. Please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-policies-procedures-and-advice/z-policies/conditions-service-research for more information.
This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require right to work in the UK to carry out this role.