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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Science Evaluation and Policy (Durham University) Durham University in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Education

Funding

Fixed-term, part-time post for 24 months at 0.6 FTE, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Salary is Grade 7, £38,784–£43,482 per annum pro rata. The post is funded for the duration of the project; Durham University also notes it covers most visa costs for eligible staff.

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Oct 6, 2026

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Durham University is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Geography for a project on environmental science, evaluation research, policy influence, and technical careers. The project, Reimagining Pathways into Environmental Science through Showcasing Technical Careers, is funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and sits within the NERC ‘Opening up the Environment 2026’ programme.

The role will support evaluation design, theory of change development, and the embedding of policy insights across workstreams involving T Level placements, Further Education college partnerships, technical champions networks, and stakeholder engagement with regional and national technical-skills partners. The postholder will work closely with the project team and contribute to research outputs, presentations, reports, and publications.

This is a fixed-term, part-time post for 24 months at 0.6 FTE, with a salary of £38,784–£43,482 per annum pro rata. The post is based at Durham University in Durham, England, United Kingdom, with some hybrid working possible, though the role is expected to be predominantly on campus and the successful applicant should be prepared to locate to the northeast of England.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a good first degree and a PhD (or be close to submission/equivalent experience), plus experience in qualitative, quantitative, and/or evaluation methods. Strong writing, presentation, teamwork, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. Desirable experience includes the Further Education sector, T Level education, evaluation research, work with children and young people, and an understanding of environmental science.

How to apply: submit an online application via Durham University’s recruitment portal. Provide a CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria. The closing date is 6 October 2026.

Funding details

Fixed-term, part-time post for 24 months at 0.6 FTE, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). Salary is Grade 7, £38,784–£43,482 per annum pro rata. The post is funded for the duration of the project; Durham University also notes it covers most visa costs for eligible staff.

What's required

A good first degree and a PhD, or be close to submission or have equivalent experience, with experience of qualitative and/or quantitative and/or evaluation research methods. Essential experience includes qualitative research such as interviews, participant observation and document review, writing for highly ranked journals, presenting research at conferences, working with diverse stakeholder groups, and handling ethical, legal and data requirements. Applicants should be able to work cooperatively in a team, plan and manage independent research, work to strict deadlines, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable experience includes the Further Education sector, T Level education in the UK, evaluation research, working with children and young people, and understanding environmental science.

How to apply

Apply online through Durham University’s e-recruitment portal. Submit a CV and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and providing evidence for the role requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a presentation and interview, likely in late September 2026.

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