Research Fellow X2 - Portsmouth, United Kingdom - University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
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PLEASE NOTE:
This position is open to current University of Portsmouth PhD students that are studying in the Faculty of Business and Law only


Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.


The Role:


This position is open to current University of Portsmouth PhD students that are studying in the Faculty of Business and Law only


The Research Fellow will play a key role in the University of Portsmouth's new Revolution Plastics Institute, a cross-university research and innovation institute focused on building an inclusive world-leading research and practice community that underpins the global transition to a sustainable plastics future.


The Research Fellow will pro-actively support and progress the vibrant research culture within the Institute, and will be involved in developing and executing research and innovation projects, and growing internal and external collaborations to support our impact agenda.


The postholder will co-author high quality articles, reports, policy briefs and academic publications, as well as presenting research project findings to a variety of stakeholders.

The post will be well suited to individuals with a background in social and behavioural sciences and/or policy analysis.


This appointment is a fixed-term contract to 31 July 2026

Discover the advantages of joining our university.

We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:


  • Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
  • Contributory defined benefits pension schemes
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support and research staff and Teachers Pensions for our academic staff.
  • Generous leave entitlement of 3235 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
  • Familyfriendly policies supporting flexible working.
  • Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
  • Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Staff wellbeing programmes.
  • Long service awards and recognition awards, which are awarded to staff for exceptional performance.
  • Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
  • Discounted learning.
  • Startup business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

UKVI Statement

ED&I Statement:

Please note the closing date may be extended if required.


Salary
£39,347 - £42,978 per annum


Contractual hours
37


Basis
Full-Time


Job category/type
Fixed Term - Full-Time


Job reference

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