Research Associate in Health and Climate Change

Research Associate in Health and Climate Change

The Lancet Countdown: tracking progress on health and climate change, is an independent, international research collaboration, that works to track the evolving links between health and climate change globally, regionally, and nationally, in partnership with The Lancet and the World Health Organization. Its aim is to inform a robust response to climate change that protects and promotes human health.

We are seeking a 2 x Research Associates to work on the identification, development, and evaluation of indicators and broader research pertaining to the Working Group on Mitigation (WG3). The ideal candidates are analytical, organized, and collaborative with expert knowledge related to the subject matter of the Working Group.

• PhD in a field related to public health, climate change, climate change mitigation, or equivalent through other research or work experience.
• Knowledge of climate change mitigation actions across one or more sectors (e.g. energy sector, buildings, transport, industrial production, or agriculture) and their impacts on drivers of health experiences and health outcomes.
• Experience of processing, integrating and analysing large data sets.
• Experience of using advanced GIS and geospatial and database analysis to evaluate large scale sector activities and population health outcomes.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• As a member of research staff you have 10 development days to use to develop your skills and explore your career prospects
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Please note that this is a PhD level role, but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

This is a full-time, fixed term post until 30 September 2029.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

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