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King’s College London

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Climate change adaptation Not mentioned in United Kingdom

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PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The position is a 4-month research contract funded by the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub, led by King's College London and funded by Defra and UKRI. Funding details such as stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified, but the contract is fully funded for the research period.

Deadline

Sep 22, 2026

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United Kingdom

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King’s College London

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Political Science
Public Policy
Population Health
Food Insecurity
Housing Policy
Climate Resilience
Social Vulnerability
Agribusiness

About this position

?? ?? Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub Policy Response Unit research calls - first round now live!

We're looking for PhD students and ECRs with expertise in:
?? Agri-food adaptation strategies
?? Food system resilience
?? Climate risks in housing standards
?? Overheating impacts in prisons
to take up a 4-month research contract and support government work on these issues.

More information and how to apply here: https://lnkd.in/ewUMi54c

Deadline: Friday 4 July at 5pm BST

Funding details

The position is a 4-month research contract funded by the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub, led by King's College London and funded by Defra and UKRI. Funding details such as stipend amount and tuition coverage are not specified, but the contract is fully funded for the research period.

What's required

Applicants must be PhD students or early career researchers with expertise in climate change adaptation, agri-food adaptation strategies, food system resilience, housing standards, or health impacts of overheating in prisons. Applications from under-represented groups and those with non-traditional career paths are encouraged. The application must include a proposal (max 5 pages), team experience (max 2 pages), and a budget (max 1 page).

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