Research Scientist (maternity cover)
Research Scientist (maternity cover)
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Job Description
The James Hutton Institute is seeking to appoint a research scientist to join our Social Economic and Geographical Sciences (SEGS) department. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of interdisciplinary research addressing contemporary social and economic challenges. The successful candidate will work on a range of funded projects including those within the Scottish Governments Strategic Research Programme () as well as projects funded by other organisations such as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the European Union specifically including one project considering change in rural communities.
Please note this position is fixed term for 14 months.
To view the full job description and person specification for this post please see the attachment at the bottom of the screen.
Key Responsibilities
- Design manage and administer research projects.
- Collaborate within interdisciplinary research teams to deliver project outcomes.
- Conduct data collection management and analysis using appropriate qualitative quantitative or mixed methods.
- Prepare and submit articles for peer-reviewed journals.
- Assist in securing future research funding.
- Contribute to the efficient operation of an applied interdisciplinary social science department.
Person Specification
Essential:
- PhD in a relevant social science discipline.
- Experience of working with communities and other stakeholders
- Interest in the work of the department and wider institute.
- Potential to publish high-quality peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Strong team-working skills.
- Effective organisational and time management skills.
- Strong oral communication skills.
- Track record of publication in academic journals.
Desirable:
- Experience in applying for research funding.
- Experience in designing and implementing mixed methods research.
- Engagement in a relevant scholarly association/society.
- Interest in working with scientists beyond the social sciences (e.g. computational sciences ecological sciences).
- Awareness of the open science movement and interest in applying open science principles within the social sciences.
Application Process
To apply please submit:
- A CV.
- A covering letter outlining your interest in the position and how you meet the person specification.
Applications should be submitted through the online application system.
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 30 June 2025
- Interviews:w/c 14 July 2025
- Intended Start Date: at earliest convenience of the successful candidate
About The James Hutton Institute
The James Hutton Institute is a leading research organisation dedicated to delivering world-class science to support sustainable development. Our research addresses major contemporary social and economic challenges including sustainable behaviours place-based policy natural resource governance climate change land use natural capital and ecosystem services valuation community vibrancy and sustainability transitions.
Our Commitment to Equality and Diversity
We will not consider the use of 3rd party recruitment agencies for the sourcing of candidates for this position.
The James Hutton Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The James Hutton Institute is a: Stonewall Diversity Champion; Athena SWAN Silver Status Holder; Disability Confident Committed Employer and a Living Wage Employer.
The James Hutton Institute is Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
The Company
The James Hutton Institute combines strengths in crops soils and land use and environmental research and makes a major contribution to the understanding of key global issues such as food energy and environmental security and developing and promoting effective technological and management solutions to these.
JamesHutton() was a leading figure of the Scottish Enlightenment an eighteenth century golden age of intellectual and scientific achievements centred on Edinburgh. He is internationally regarded as the founder of modern geology and one of the first scientists to describe the Earth as a living system. His thinking on natural selection influenced Charles Darwin in developing his theory of evolution.
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