[ES_JOBS_NET] Lecturer in Urban Sustainability & Climate Change, UCL

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/search-ucl-jobs/details?jobId=42293&jobTitle=Lecturer+in+Urban+Sustainability+%26+Climate+Change

*Lecturer in Urban Sustainability & Climate Change*

About us

The Bartlett School of Planning at UCL is a research-led planning school at
the forefront of tackling major urban priorities and challenges. As an
interdisciplinary centre of excellence, it plays a leading role in shaping
debates in the fields of urban planning, urban studies, geography, urban
design, and real estate. It also offers a range of innovative taught
programmes on planning and the built environment.

More information can be found here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/planning.



About the role

The School is seeking to appoint one Lecturer (Grade 8) in Urban
Sustainability & Climate Change to strengthen its capacity in engaging with
existing and emerging priorities and challenges facing cities in the UK and
globally. We welcome applications from urban planning experts, with a clear
track record of research in the fields of urban sustainability, climate
change in cities and the infrastructure systems through which these
challenges are mediated.

The post is a full-time Grade 8, permanent position starting on 01
September 2026. Interviews will take place on Friday 01 May.

Please see the detailed Job Description attached for further information.

Any enquiries about the role should be directed to Prof. Mike Raco (Head of
School): m.raco at ucl.ac.uk, or Prof. Lauren Andres (Director of Research:
l.andres at ucl.ac.uk. Enquiries about the application process should be
directed to Adey Shallow: a.shallow at ucl.ac.uk.

About you

Essential:

   - Awarded PhD in the field of planning, urban studies, or a related
   discipline.
   - Teaching and research specialism in the field of urban sustainability,
   climate change and sustainable infrastructure projects and development.
   - Publication in peer-reviewed journals (at a level commensurate with
   grade of appointment) – the post-holder must be returnable to REF
   irrespective of starting grade.
   - Demonstrable international research portfolio
   - Experience in the leadership of taught modules;
   - Demonstrable independent research agenda – at a level judged to be
   commensurate with grade
   - External research grants awarded – at a level judged to be
   commensurate with grade

Please refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification
attached.

*When completing your supporting statement (Questionnaire section), please
tell us, using examples, how you meet each of the Essential criteria listed
in the Person Specification. Where applicable, please also address any
Desirable criteria that you meet.*

What we offer

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

Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find
out more:

   - 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday 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
   - Relocation scheme for certain posts
   - 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 of Black, Asian
and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for
our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. The Bartlett holds an Athena SWAN Silver
award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
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