Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Postdoctoral Research Assistant – BREATHE Project

The Institute for Global Sustainable Development at the University of Warwick is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to support the Building Resilience through Equitable Action on Temperature, Heat, and Indoor Emissions (BREATHE) research project.

• Assist the Principal Investigator in developing scientific publications related to the project research.
• Coordinate and perform administrative duties required for project execution.
• Collaborate with project collaborators to facilitate research activities and contribute to mandate success.

• Developing research profile with a focus on archival work, preferably in South Asian contexts.
• Proficiency in primary data collection, design of appropriate analyses, and dissemination of results.
• Preference for scholars working at the intersection of environmental history, political ecology, climate change, and resilience.
• Familiarity with global south contexts, especially India.
• Experience or interest in podcasting, mapping, and webpage design considered an advantage.

Part‑time or flexible working arrangements (e.g. job share) may be considered. The role is available only to applicants with existing right to work in the UK; sponsorship for a visa is not provided.

• Attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental and adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

Warwick commits to a diverse, inclusive, and respectful community. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Applicants must have a right to work in the UK. Those lacking this right are not eligible.