Research Associate in Human-Centred Engineering for Climate Resilience

Location:EdinburghSalary:£41,064 to £48,822 per annumHours:Full TimeContract Type:Fixed-Term/ContractPlaced On:10th December 2025Closes:9th February 2026Job Ref:13506

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Research Associate to lead transdisciplinary research exploring how engineering can better respond to climate change by integrating social values, lived experience, and environmental priorities into design and decision-making.

You will build on knowledge emerging from Failure Modes of Engineering activities, collaborating across disciplines and with external partners to co-produce research that advances equitable, resilient, and context-sensitive engineering practice in response to climate disruptions.

You will also join a dynamic, supportive and interdisciplinary environment within Failure Modes of Engineering (FeME). FeME offers opportunities to shape a cutting-edge research agenda with real-world impact and to collaborate with researchers, practitioners and communities across the UK and internationally. FeME is a Network Plus project funded by EPSRC, and a collaboration between the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Heriot-Watt. We have funding for 3 years to expand and nurture a network for researchers and practitioners working on these important challenges.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD in Engineering, Environmental Science, Social Science or related field linked to climate change, or equivalent industrial experience
• Proven research track record in climate-related, socially impactful, or engineering-focused fields
• Experience working across disciplines and engaging stakeholders or communities in research
• Strong communication and publication skills, with the ability to reach diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively within a team

Apply Before: 09/02/2026, 23:59