Job Description

Research Fellow (102969-0525)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Business School
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed-term contract for 1.5 years
Salary
35,116 - 45,413 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Katharina Dittrich (Associate Professor) Katharina.dittrich@wbs.ac.uk

We are seeking to recruit a Research Fellow to work on a research project funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowship scheme on the theme of "Financially redesigning the Anthropocene: Investigating tools, data, and practices for climate risks and targets". This seven-year project is led by Dr. Katharina Dittrich and located within the Organisation and Work (OW) group at Warwick Business School. It involves the principal investigator, one research fellow, one research assistant and several former project team members as collaborators.



This is an exciting opportunity to

Conduct research on a pressing societal concern (climate change) Work with existing qualitative data and drive the write-up and publishing of project findings Work with a team of highly committed and motivated researchers Be part of a thriving community of organisational researchers working with practice, process and institutional approaches Develop your academic career and network

About You
The ideal candidate has excellent skills and substantive experience with analysing qualitative data (e.g., interviews, observations, documents) and writing them up for publication in top journals. Candidates should also have a research background in Practice-theoretical approaches and/or Science and Technology Studies (STS) and/ or related research traditions. Experience with Social studies of finance (SSF) and/ or Sustainability/ Climate Change would be advantageous.


For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.


If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure. Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure.



About the Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a world-class business school at the heart of a world-class University, challenging assumptions and championing business as a force for good. From the pioneering research we undertake, to the students we help to shape, we are for the Change Makers who will impact the world for the better.


We were the first UK business school to be triple accredited by the major bodies (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB) and our courses consistently rank highly - view all of our rankings here.


However, we're more than our rankings and we're proud to be different. We're down to earth and approachable, and we want WBS to feel like home to our students, our staff and our alumni community. We look to provide a stimulating and fulfilling work environment for all. One where you will feel supported and encouraged to grow professionally; developing your knowledge, skills, confidence and career.

Our vision

Our vision is to be Europe's leading University-based business school, developing transformational ideas and people that shape how we do business. This vision is supported by our three-fold mission:


To develop cutting-edge research that leads debate and deepens our understanding of the practice of business and management To provide a transformational learning experience, enabling our stakeholders to realise their full potential To work in partnership with policy and practice, both in terms of our research and teaching activities, to catalyse the impact of our work.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and driven by a commitment to a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment across our staff and student community.

Change Makers see the bigger picture

. Thinking beyond themselves and their environment, they're open to other viewpoints and consider the ripple effect of what they do on a personal, social, and commercial level. They're driven by having the biggest positive impact and a focus on the greater good.

Change Makers challenge the norm.

Challenging the status quo and not just accepting things at face value is when real impact and change can be delivered.

Change Makers have the drive as well as the vision

. It's one thing having a vision but having the drive and work ethic to realise a vision is another matter. Change Makers relentlessly pursue every possible solution in order to achieve their goals.

Our CORE values

We challenge, we embrace different perspectives, and we think creatively to build our future. We're open to different perspectives, talking to stakeholders, listening to feedback, embracing change and pushing forward for the better. We're not satisfied with standing still, and never stop looking for ways to improve. Constantly evaluating, we don't stop when we've achieved one thing; we use all of our initiative, drive and resourcefulness to achieve more. At a world class university and a globally recognised business school, excellence is a given. There are no half measures at WBS.

About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We're one of the world's top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed to be 'world leading or internationally excellent'*.


You'll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.

QS World University Rankings 2024

Research Excellence Framework 2021


To find out more about us visit our website.



How to Apply

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 19th June 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.


Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).


You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

Your

CV

should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience. Your

cover letter

should explain your

motivations for applying

to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the

essential and desirable criteria

detailed in the Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.