Research Officer; Climate Science and Law

LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university.

Salary from £43,277 to £51,714 pa with potential to progress to £55,497 inclusive of London allowance.

Funding is available to support this position until August 2028.

The Grantham Research Institute is a world‑leading centre for the study of the economics and social sciences of climate change and other global environmental problems, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The Institute’s work has been recognised through the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education 2020‑22.

We are seeking a motivated and interdisciplinary Research Officer to join the Grantham Research Institute’s research programme examining the role of scientific evidence in climate litigation. As climate‑related court cases increasingly influence government and corporate responses to climate change, this project will explore how courts interpret, apply and challenge scientific evidence in legal proceedings, and how this shapes legal and societal outcomes.

The successful candidate will undertake detailed qualitative analysis of climate cases, contribute to high‑quality academic publications, engage with research partners and stakeholders, and help advance understanding of the relationship between climate science and the law. This is an exciting opportunity for an early‑career researcher with expertise in climate change, law, policy or related disciplines to contribute to a growing and internationally significant field of research.

• PhD (completed or near completion) in law, socio‑legal studies, environmental social science, political science, science and technology studies, human geography, climate science, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of climate litigation and the use of scientific evidence in legal proceedings.
• Experience of qualitative research methods, including case and document analysis.
• Experience of writing research outputs such as academic papers, policy briefs, or research reports.
• Experience with quantitative research and analysis or similar.

Further information about the Institute and its related centres/programmes can be found at:

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8 July 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.