Research Fellow

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Contract Type: Fixed-term ending 31 May 2029

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

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Brunel Business School, within the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting, is seeking to appoint a Post Doctoral Research Fellow to join the Horizon Europe Innovation Action JUST-CIRCLE, coordinated by Brunel University of London. JUST-CIRCLE develops, tests and validates circular business models that support a fair and sustainable transition through interdisciplinary research, international collaboration and innovation.

In this role, you will contribute to Brunel’s work on sustainability accounting, accountability and circular business model validation, with a particular focus on FAIR-aligned evidence practices, data quality and traceability, governance, validation toolkit development, and cross-work-package evidence integration. You will help produce high-quality research outputs, technical and policy-facing materials, and project deliverables, while working closely with academic and non-academic partners across an international consortium.

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in a relevant discipline, a strong research profile, and the ability to work independently on complex research tasks. You should have excellent analytical and written communication skills, experience of high-quality academic research, and the ability to work with complex documentary, qualitative or structured evidence. Experience in sustainability accounting, accountability, governance, traceability-oriented research materials, or externally funded collaborative projects will be particularly valuable.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 18 June 2026 (23:59)

Interviews will take place at the end of June in person

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

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