analysing big data to understand the drivers of shipping emissions, developing models and frameworks to explore the path toward zero-emission shipping, and conducting social science research to examine the policy and commercial structures that enable the decarbonisation of the shipping sector. For more information visit www.shippingandoceans.com
About the role
The Senior Research Fellow will be leading the policy related work to enable shipping’s decarbonisation. The individual will also be responsible for developing new areas of inquiry around ocean governance including ocean acidification, maritime carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) and other emerging areas in this space. The individual will support the group’s work across policy fora including the IMO and providing analysis and technical advice to key decision makers, including specific regions, for maximum impact of the group’s research.
The successful applicant will work in a multi-disciplinary team and where possible also support several ongoing commercial and policy consultancy projects. They should have an enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary environments alongside physical scientists, social scientists and economists to achieve joint research goals, as well as supporting MSc programmes and PhD students in the shipping group.
This post is available immediately and is funded for 12 months in the first instance; further funding to support the post may become available.
About you
The candidate will have a PhD degree in one of the following disciplines: Business and economics, law, or political science. and have a good understanding of the commercial, technical, policy and scientific aspects of the shipping and oceans sectors. The candidate should have the ability to integrate knowledge from different disciplines.
What we offer
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
