Job Description

Ref Number

B03-02887

Professional Expertise

Research and Research Support

Department

UCL SLASH (B03)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

36,433-41,833

Contract Type

Fixed-term

Working Type

Remote

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

11-Feb-2026

About us

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University College London (UCL) is a multi-faculty college of the University of London with a population of over 52,000 students, from more than 150 different countries. Degree programmes are provided in Arts and Humanities, Social and Historical Sciences, Education, Architecture, Building, Environmental Design and Planning, Laws, Life Sciences and Clinical Sciences (including Medicine), Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Engineering Sciences. UCL is among the world's top universities, as reflected in performance in a range of rankings and tables, and is ranked 9th in the world, 5th in Europe and 2nd in London in the QS World University Rankings 2025.



The UCL Arts and Sciences (UASc) department is the home for the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc) which is the UK's leading interdisciplinary degree, covering arts, social sciences and sciences degree. BASc combines the breadth of interdisciplinary study across the arts and sciences with the opportunity to specialise in one or two key subject areas. There is also postgraduate taught sister programme to UCL's Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc), the new MASc in Creative Health which combines the breadth of interdisciplinary study across the arts and sciences, with the opportunity to specialise in the role of non-clinical, community-led, socially engaged approaches to public health.



UCL Arts and Sciences launched a new undergraduate degree, the Bachelor in Creative Arts and Humanities (BACAH) in 2023/24. This degree is homed at UCL East and brings together critical humanities thinking with practices of writing, performance and moving images. BACAH further develops the UASc departments' interdisciplinarity by bringing together critical humanities thinking with critical practice.



The Department has a doctoral programme in Interdisciplinary Societies, Arts and Sciences which accepted its first students in the 2023/24 academic year.

About the role

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We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on an internal project entitled 'Multiple ontologies and beyond: Doing and sharing radically interdisciplinary research.'



The postholder will support a series of research events, public-facing activities, and a community toolkit, to support the development of a bold research agenda for Arts and Sciences that shows our collaborative approach and potential to create impact through strategic partnerships.



Key aims of the project include reviewing the multiple ontology connections in the approaches Arts and Sciences encompass, collate related ideas, and then co-develop new concepts, tools, and practice inspired by these, which can then be used to facilitate larger grant-writing bids, inter-institutional partnerships, community engagement, and better articulation and visibility of the value of the UASc approach to interdisciplinarity.



This a remote first post with up to 20% of the time spent on the Bloomsbury campus. Some travel to the UCL East campus for meetings or events may also be required.



This post is part-time and available from 23 February 2026 until 22 May 2026.



This role does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa certificate of sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. UCL will not be able to sponsor individuals who require a right to work in the UK.



The advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Applications will not be considered that are submitted after this date or outside of the UCL job application system.



A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries about the role, please contact Dr Pete Barbrook-Johnson at p.barbrook-johnson@ucl.ac.uk. If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact UASc Department Manager, Cristy Meadows at c.meadows@ucl.ac.uk.



The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work - please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/hr-policies-procedures-and-advice/z-policies/conditions-service-research-teaching-and-professional

About you

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The postholder will hold a postgraduate degree or recognised equivalent qualification in a subject relevant to the role.



Experience of writing literature reviews and having organisational skills relevant to conducting research events, partner meetings, and collaborative work is essential. The postholder is also required to have experience of contributing to the writing of research findings for public engagement, as well as knowledge of interdisciplinary research.



As well as completion of the online application form, please submit a CV and covering letter identifying how you meet the person specification. Applicants should submit all documents for consideration as part of their submission, but only the CV, covering letter and application questionnaire will be reviewed as part of the shortlisting process.

What we offer

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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 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 On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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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.



You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/