Humanitarian Research, Knowledge Exchange and Teaching Associate
19 January 2017
The Humanitarian Institute is a new ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ initiative, supported by the Provost, which aims to mobilise ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳'s research, expertise and teaching to impact global humanitarian challenges and to promote education for global citizenship and the connected curriculum at ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳, through co-produced programmes spanning natural, social, engineering and medical sciences, built environment, humanities, laws and ethics, creating a global university champion for the UK and aspiring to the vision of ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳ 2034.
We are seeking to appoint a Research, Teaching and Knowledge Exchange Associate for the Humanitarian Institute, who will work with the IRDR Director, in conjunction with colleagues in IRDR and across ×î×¼µÄÁùºÏ²ÊÂÛ̳, to develop and deliver teaching on humanitarian issues at undergraduate and graduate levels; develop knowledge exchange partnerships with stakeholders, particularly around global humanitarian issues; work to secure philanthropic funding and commercial sponsorship; assist with workshops for professionals working in the humanitarian sector. The appointee will have opportunities to develop independent research. We see a primary role in the first year of appointment of developing a scoping study around the UK Research Council's Global Challenge initiative for inter-disciplinary research and knowledge exchange aimed at increasing resilience in developing countries.Â
This full-time position is funded for 2 years in the first instance. The appointee will need to be available for extended international travel.
Salary: £34,056 - £41,163
Key Requirements
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in a field related to humanitarian issues, resilience, disaster risk reduction or development. The candidate should have experience of translating research results into practice in a global humanitarian context and the ability to present complex information effectively to a range of different audiences. They should have the ability and commitment to produce internationally excellent research and the ability to develop teaching materials.
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Full job description and person specification (pdf download)
- To apply, please go to and search for vacancy reference 1623043
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Dr Rosanna Smith (rosanna.smith@ucl.ac.uk), 02076793157. For informal enquiries regarding the vacancy, please contact Prof Peter Sammonds,p.sammonds@ucl.ac.uk.