1st August 2022 at 23:55
We have an exciting opportunity for a university-based researcher to take up a new, part-time role as Thematic Research Lead on Climate and Environment, embedded in Parliament for 12 months.
About the role
Later this year, pilot thematic policy hubs will be created in Parliament to bring together experts from select committees, library staff and the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). These hubs will allow parliamentary staff to share and develop expertise to inform scrutiny, legislation and debate that addresses key economic and societal challenges. POST is collaborating with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to pilot the creation of a network of Thematic Research Leads (TRLs) in support of this work.
TRLs will be mid-career researchers embedded part-time in the hubs, bringing their academic expertise and experience of working with research evidence to the policy, research and analysis work that is carried out across Parliament.
The TRLs that POST and the ESRC will appoint as part of this pilot will help to shape the development of this new approach to evidence engagement in Parliament. They will help to ensure that:
The role presents a unique opportunity for you to shape the development of this position and to work closely with policy, research and analysis staff from across the organisation. It offers an exciting opportunity for you to see first-hand how research feeds into policy, through shaping parliamentary work with your research expertise and participating in core parliamentary processes.
You will be uniquely placed to build connections with parliamentary and government stakeholders to take forward through your career. Participation will provide you with rich and varied experiences to support you on an upward professional trajectory.
What will you be doing?
The purpose of the Parliamentary Thematic Research Lead on Climate and Environment is to explore and assess the extent to which this role can bring the research perspective to work carried out by select committees, libraries and POST in this area, through being embedded in the pilot thematic policy hub.
Within the hub, the Thematic Research Lead will work closely alongside the hub leader(s) (appointed parliamentary staff) to conduct activities including:
Beyond the hub, the Thematic Research Lead will meet with the other Thematic Research Leads to:
Candidate requirements
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following on their online application form:
Next steps
If you are interested in this role, please submit your application form, three-page CV and completed ‘support and funding verification’ form through this portal. This is not an employment recruitment process; an online recruitment portal is being used for best practice, including protection of your data and diversity monitoring. For more information on this role, or to contact the Knowledge Exchange Unit who are coordinating this call, please refer to the documents found above (Person Specification and Guidance Notes for Applicants).
This Vacancy is closed to applications.