About the role

The postholder will work closely with the Principal Investigator to co‑produce an internationally significant research output, developing it for submission to a leading peer‑reviewed conference and later a high‑quality academic journal. This will include ensuring full compliance with UCL policies on research integrity, data protection and research data governance.

Where empirical data are used, the role involves securing ethics approvals, using UCL‑approved data storage, and keeping the PI informed of all ethics and governance matters. The postholder will also play a key role in scholarly community building by leading the organisation of a research symposium or Professional Development Workshop—such as at the 2027 Academy of Management Annual Meeting—and co‑chairing the event with the PI.

Some flexible working may be required to support research events and impact activities. The role includes presenting research at major international conferences (e.g., Academy of Management, Strategic Management Society, EGOS, PROS, ICIS, HICSS) and maintaining active membership of relevant professional associations. National and international travel—including to the UK, USA and Canada—will be required for research dissemination, with consideration for work‑life balance. The postholder will contribute to project reporting for the PI, IaS Project Manager, funders and the ResearchFish platform, with reporting obligations potentially continuing beyond the 12‑month appointment until outputs are published. All duties must be carried out in line with UCL policies on equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and other institutional regulations.

This post is research-only, for 12 months (fixed). The start date for the 12-month contract is flexible, anytime from September 2026.

Salary - UCL Grade 7, £46,261 to £54,019 pa (including London allowance)

About you

The successful candidate will need to evidence the following in their application: A PhD (or being close to PhD completion) in management, sociology, economics, organisation theory, or public policy. If the PhD has not been awarded before the employment start date, the post holder will be appointed at the Research Assistant grade 6B level.

Demonstration of interest in the two Role Objectives that are presented as core to this Job Role (see Job Description) – both should be evidenced at application through the Cover letter.

Advanced knowledge and experience in the research approach that is required for delivering Role Objective 1 – evidenced at application through the CV and writing sample. Demonstrate ability to propose a research plan that fits within Role Objective 1, as presented within this Job Description – evidenced at application through the Cover letter.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English – evidenced through the Cover letter, manuscript/working paper/writing samples, and the CV. Verbal evidenced at interview stage.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details. Please also read the attached Candidate Guidance document. When completing your supporting statement, please tell us, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria listed in the job description.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and, for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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